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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies (Paperback)

by Frances Sienkiewicz Sizer (Author), Eleanor Noss Whitney (Author)
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This non-majors introductory text provides basic nutrition information and controversial topics. The new edition emphasizes the food pyramid vs. the exchange system as a tool for diet planning and includes the latest food labeling information. Over 300 new foods are added to the Table of Food Composition, including ethnic foods, fast foods, low/no-fat foods and new brands.

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  • Paperback: 625 pages
  • Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 7th edition (March 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0314096353
  • ISBN-13: 978-0314096357
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,625,288 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential reference for all nutrition students, October 27, 1998
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A user friendly and very readable text book. I have been using previous editions and look out for new ones. If a Nutrition student can afford to own just one text book, this is it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great source of information, very comprehensive, informative, June 12, 1998
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I have been using this book (former editions for 10 years). It is one of the most educated, entertaining,and comprehebsive nutrition books a have ever had. I am a nurse and share nutrition wisdom from this book with my patients on daily bases.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Condition!, September 30, 2005
The book came in excellent condition.It also arrived earlier than expected.It was in great condition,with no damage to any of the pages.Overall.extremely pleased!
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