Food Values of Portions Commonly Used [Paperback]

Anna De Planter Bowes (Author), Jean A. T., Ph.D. Pennington (Editor), Jean A. T. Pennington (Author)

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This revised and updated 15th edition of the standard reference guide on food composition gives complete, authoritative information on nutrition and health, including nutrient values, cholesterol and calorie counts, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; 15th Rvsd edition (July 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062731564
• ISBN-13: 978-0062731562
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Food Values of Portions Comonly Used - A MUST HAVE!, November 21, 1999

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This review is from: Food Values of Portions Commonly Used (Paperback)

This comprehensive reference guide is a must have for anyone who must watch their dietary intake of any one or more of a variety of substances. In fact, it is something everyone should have on hand to help them determine what they should or should not eat if they just want to stay healthy.

It first divides various foods into sensible food group catgories making almost any food easy to find. All food items are then listed alphabetically in table format and include content such as various vitamins, minerals, water, fibre, carbohydrate, fats, sodium, caffeine, and more. It also lists certain specialty foods such as special dietary substitute foods etc. for those on very specific diets. It makes an excellent gift for diabetics, heart patients, vegetarians, and anyone with an eye on their health.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NBAF 'Best', book of food values, August 23, 1998

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This review is from: Food Values of Portions Commonly Used (Paperback)

Everyone that trains needs a food value book. This is the best I've found. This book goes into great detail and is easy to work with. You need this book if you are trying to build muscle or diet. This book has Amino Acids Tables as well. Get this book! NBAF 'very best'.