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Nutrition Almanac |  | Authors: John Kirschmann, Inc. Nutrition Search
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0071436588
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.2
EAN: 9780071436588
ASIN: 0071436588
Publication Date: December 21, 2006
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The first three editions of Nutrition Almanac sold more than 2.5 million copies. The 494-page fourth edition is expanded and updated, with new information to answer your questions and help you plan your personal nutritional program. "Nutrition is the relationship of foods to the health of the human body," explain the Kirschmanns (daughter and father), and they cover every aspect of how food relates to health. A detailed section on nutrients, for example, describes each vitamin and mineral, how it is absorbed and stored, dosage and toxicity, deficiency effects and symptoms, beneficial effect on ailments, and research findings. Another section offers 175 pages of common ailments and stressful conditions that may be related to nutrition, and which nutrients, exercise, herbs, and homeopathic remedies may be beneficial for each. A shorter chapter on herbs summarizes the medicinal uses of 70 herbs. The book also includes 73 pages of extensive nutritional information about common foods, showing how they help meet the RDA for each nutrient for both babies and adults. It is surprising in a book as up-to-date as this one that the authors choose to include height/desirable-weight charts, which are thought by experts to be outdated and irrelevant to health. Otherwise, this is a reference book you'll use often if you care about tracking and improving your nutrition. --Joan Price
Product Description
Take charge of your well-being, improve your health, feel younger, and live longer The Nutrition Almanac offers you reliable information based on the latest scientific discoveries as well as an expanded section on essential vitamins and minerals and their amazing benefits. All the nutritional information you need is here, so enhancing and maintaining good health is easy! Eat better. Live longer. - Learn how what you eat can affect more than 100 common ailments
- Discover rich sources of vitamins and minerals in foods at your supermarket
- Understand the difference between good fats and bad fats
- Get practical information on the benefits of antioxidants and phytonutrients in food
- Find out which food ingredients and additives to avoid
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 One of the few sources on nutritional deficiencies & disease March 18, 1999
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an excellent resource on nutrition. I used it to develop a list of nutrients regularly depleted in the medical history of an Alzheimer's victim. It was the only source I found that summarized that information for a number of diseases. It's breakdown of the nutritional components of foods is also excellent.
Nutrition Almanac by Dunne June 16, 2004
Joseph S. Maresca (Bronxville, New York USA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book contains a wealth of nutritional information directed
to the health-conscious consumer. There are specific protocols
pertinent to the back, headaches, depression and a multiplicity
of disease processes and conditions. For instance, back pain
may be managed with Vitamin C, bioflavinoids, Calcium and
Magnesium (Mg. ) Depression may be managed with Dl-Phenlalamine, B-complex, Vitamin C, Iron (Fe) , SAM (e), Folic Acid,
B1, B6 and Vitamin B 12. Licorice, ginger and cayenne may be utilized for depressive states. The aromas "Melissa",
" Creeping Hysop" & "Frankincense" may be utilized for optimal
effect. Deep-tissue massage and chiropractic are also helpful
for depression. Diabetes may be managed with GTF chromium,
Co Q10 enzymes, Vitamins C and E, B6 and B12. Camelia sinensis
tea is known to reduce blood sugar. Infections are helped by
Vitamin A. Biofeedback has been known to help the bladder.
Garlic, Vitamin C, Calcium and Magnesium also help with bladder
issues. The work has a wealth of information directed to the
health-conscious consumer. This information would be hard to
replicate if you tried to do it on your own. It would take
months of plowing through the Journal of the Lancet to duplicate
the protocols set forth in this volume. It is well worth the
price charged.
Indispensable! May 7, 2006
Student of Heart Disease (Michigan)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this book at the local bookstore after looking at other books in the same area. I have only read a few articles - however, I USE THE FOOD COMPOSITION TABLES CONSTANTLY! This is Section IX - Table of Food Composition, starting on page 389. The authors give 35 elements in each food (after measure and weight) - starting with calories, protein, numerous vitamins and minerals, and the 8 essential amino acids. If you're trying to understand which foods contain the most of a certain element, this is great! This (or something like it) is a must-have for dealing with various diets! I use this all the time to look up vegetables, fruits, beans, meats, etc.
Concise and up to date information January 2, 1999
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Arranged in such a way that it is easy to find specific topics. Information on each nutrient is concise and well presented. A good addition to any library, especially if you are interested in a healthier, more balanced approach to nutrition.
Classic reference book May 23, 2008
N. Dorman (Faber, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the third edition of the Nutrition Almanac that I have purchased over the years.
I find it an extremely valuable reference guide that I consult frequently. It has extensive information on vitamins, minerals, nutritional content of all the basic foods, health issues etc. It now also includes information on homeopathic remedies for a number of medical conditions...a welcome addition!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in health and nutrition.
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