The Complete and Up-to-Date Fat Book [Paperback]

Karen J. Bellerson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1991

A blue-ribbon federal panel of 38 health organizations, ranging from the AMA to the AHA, stated in no uncertain terms that Americans must limit their fat consumption. The great American diet is composed of more than 40% fat-derived calories. Over the past ten years studies have linked high-fat intake with hypertension, cancer, heart attack, stroke, and other degenerative diseases. With the confusing nature of food labels, it has been difficult for consumers to sort out the fat and calorie information that they really need--that is, until now.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The title of this book does not lie: it tells you the fat content of every food imaginable, from raw alligator (14 percent of its calories are derived from fat) to zucchini (9 percent, unless you're talking about Ore-Ida breaded zucchini, which has eight grams of fat per serving). The back of the book contains a useful guide to the fat in fast-food and chain-restaurant fare (Denny's Moons Over My Hammy has 66 grams of fat, which is a full day's worth for many people). The front of the book contains an interesting and accessible introduction to fat: what it is, what it does, how much of it you need (and you do need some), how to cut it out of your diet a little at a time. The only drawback to this book is that it doesn't tell you anything about food other than fat and calorie counts. If you're concerned about the total nutritional profile of foods--protein, fiber, sugar--you have to look elsewhere.

About the Author

Karen J. Bellerson is a nutritional consultant and writer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Avery; Rev Exp 3 edition (July 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895297388
• ISBN-13: 978-0895297389
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,886,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Fat and Calorie reference Bible!, July 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete and Up-to-Date Fat Book (Paperback)

This fat and calorie guide is written in an extremely user-friendly format and has listings of food that I didn't even know exsisted! Karen Bellerson even maps out a "fat budget" formula to let the reader know how many daily fat grams they should have in their diets. I love being able to keep track of the fat and calories in my food in such a fun and easy way!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy two copies and give one away!, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete and Up-to-Date Fat Book (Paperback)

Everyone with an interest in their health should have a copy of this book in their home. This book is a wonderful and resourceful guide earning a 5 star rating from ThePigOutDiet.com staff.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fat Book, September 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete and Up-to-Date Fat Book: A Guide to the Fat, Calories and Fat Percentages in Your Food (Paperback)

This book is very organized and offers a lot of useful information. This book will definitely be used if purchased. It's easy to read and understand. I highly recommend the Fat Book. My sister and my Mom have this book, too. This book not only gives you fat and calories, but it also includes the percentage of fat to calories which is very important to your diet.