American Dietetic Association Guide to Women's Nutrition [Paperback]

Susan Calvert Finn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

For women only comes this complete guide to eating right--from basic nutrition to disease prevention to lifelong health. Here is a plan for eating healthfully and enjoyably during every stage of life. This groundbreaking book encourages women to set realistic, individual goals through small changes--and still enjoy convenience foods, lifestyle flexibility, and the pleasure of eating.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Finn, a former president of the American Dietetic Association, reveals that most medical studies have primarily used men for their research, even those studies testing the effects of estrogen in battling heart disease. In her enlightening book, she explains how good nutrition can help prevent women's diseases such as breast cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Writing with women of all ages in mind, Finn encourages the reader to think of her body as a "work in progress" and to strive continually for a balanced diet. Calcium, nutrition labels, estrogen, and exercise are only a few of the topics discussed that play extremely important roles in women's health. A good purchase for all public libraries.?Connie Weaver, Bosler Free Lib., Carlisle, Pa.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399523421
• ISBN-13: 978-0399523427
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,991,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to healthier, thinner living!, March 13, 2000

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This review is from: American Dietetic Association Guide to Women's Nutrition (Paperback)

When I decided to take control of my eating and my life, I found this book. It was a great inspiration. It gave me the strength to change my eating habits for life, and to exercise and take care of myself.

8 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A good book if you want to gain weight., June 21, 1999

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This review is from: American Dietetic Association Guide to Women's Nutrition (Paperback)

If you like"Association Diets," especially one from one of the most politically agressive and media savvy organizations, this one is for you. One look shows the typical high starch, high glycemic diet that almost killed me. If you are truly interested in eating healthy, this type of one-size-fits all diet guide is just about useless.