Nutrition for Women: The Complete Guide (Henry Holt Reference Book) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Somer M.A. R.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Henry Holt Reference Book | Publication Date: January 15, 1995

Nutrition for Women cuts through the hype and dispels myths to bring you accurate, accessible information on nutrition, based on cutting-edge research of more than two thousand studies of women's health issues.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Accurate information about nutrition can be difficult to find, especially concerning women. This book offers comprehensive information based on current research rather than popular fads. It provides an overview of basic nutrition principles, explaining the roles of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber in the diet and discussing the Recommended Dietary Allowances and the Food Pyramid. Somer, a dietician, discusses the Healthy Woman's Diet, offering advice on eating to maintain health, reading labels, and dining in restaurants and fast food establishments. She also provides information on nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, and athletic competition, as well as diets for specific diseases, i.e., diabetes, arthritis, and various cancers. Although The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Complete Book of Nutrition ( LJ 11/1/90) provides more comprehensive coverage of clinical nutrition, this book is an excellent source for its intended audience. Highly recommended for consumer health collections.
- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Foreword by Barbara S. Harris, Editor-in-Chief, Shape Magazine

"Accurate information about nutrition can be difficult to find, especially concerning women. This book offers comprehensive information based on current research rather than popular fads . . . An excellent source."-Library Journal

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080503563X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805035636
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,512,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My "thing" is that I keep up with the current nutrition research. I've been reading 100s of research studies for years, then packaging that information into news-you-can-use for magazines, books, national and local television and radio, presentations to the general public, and continuing education seminars for health professionals. I specialize in understandable and practical information on how to eat and supplement and why to prevent disease and premature aging, promote health, and attain and maintain a healthy weight. For the past two decades, my aim has been to be the source of nutrition information that people can really trust to be accurate, up-to-date, and sound. I passionately love the science of nutrition, as well as cooking and preparing healthy meals, and believe with all my heart that if people just nourished their bodies with high-quality fuel, they would be rewarded a hundred-fold with health, energy, vitality, longevity, clear thinking, a fit figure, and improved moods.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive, educational nutrition book for women, July 19, 1998

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This review is from: Nutrition for Women: The Complete Guide (Henry Holt Reference Book) (Paperback)

This book is very practical and handy. I have checked it out from the library several times and finally decided to buy it! It covers in depth, what every woman should know about her own health and nutrition. Smart and Sensible. Easy to read and understand.