Provides a look at the nutrients that foods and supplements offer and how they work with the body and offers an A-Z directory on over 900 vitamins, minerals, and supplements.
Public interest in nutrition and dietary matters has increased tremendously in recent times. The dietary supplement business is booming, and new developments and discoveries are occurring daily, but in this unregulated industry, myths and misconceptions abound. A reliable reference guide is a must.
The Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements, Second Edition is filled with up-to-date information on vitamins, minerals and supplements and how they work to strengthen and protect the human body. Written in a detailed, jargon-free style, this guide to nutritional options is accessible to anyone with an interest in improving his or her health and well-being. More than 900 A-to-Z entries, of which 100 are new to this edition, expound on these substances, focusing on how to use them safely, their effects on nutrition, their uses as treatment for assorted health concerns, common misconceptions, and much more. Detailed appendixes offer quick access to many helpful resources, including a glossary, the Food Pyramid, a statement from the American Dietetic Association and other helpful items.
The Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements, Second Edition is the perfect one-stop reference for information on options for supplementing and enhancing nutrition.
The concept of food as medicine has become more mainstream since the 1996 edition. A registered nurse who is also a health columnist and Therapeutic Touch and Reiki master, offers a balanced perspective on the nutrients and micronutrients that foods and supplements offer. After introducing issues often debated, she provides an A-Z directory on about 900 vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Appendices include standard and vegetarian food guides, a drug-nutrient interactions chart, the American Dietetic Association's position on "Food and Nutrition Misinformation," a national health agenda, and regulations relating to supplements and food labeling. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
