Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 5th Ed - 5th Edition by Roberta Larson Duyff (Paperback)

About the Book

The latest edition of the bible on healthy eating, incorporating newly revised 2016 USDA Dietary Guidelines, by the world's leading authority on food and nutrition.

Book Synopsis

The newest edition of the most trusted nutrition bible.

Since its first, highly successful edition in 1996, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Complete Food and Nutrition Guide has continually served as the gold-standard resource for advice on healthy eating and active living at every age and stage of life. At once accessible and authoritative, the guide effectively balances a practical focus with the latest scientific information, serving the needs of consumers and health professionals alike. Opting for flexibility over rigid dos and don'ts, it allows readers to personalize their own paths to healthier living through simple strategies. This newly updated Fifth Edition addresses the most current dietary guidelines, consumer concerns, public health needs, and marketplace and lifestyle trends in sections covering Choices for Wellness; Food from Farm to Fork; Know Your Nutrients; Food for Every Age and Stage of Life; and Smart Eating to Prevent and Manage Health Issues.

About the Author

ROBERTA L. DUYFF, MS, RDN, FAND, CFCS, is a nationally recognized food and nutrition consultant, author, spokesperson, and speaker, focusing on positive, science-based nutrition. THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.