The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health (Facts on File Library of Health and Living) (Hardcover)

by Robert A. Ronzio (Author)

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The media constantly bombards us with sound bites and snippets of information about nutrition and health. We hear about the latest diets and research findings that tell us what to eat in order to live longer and healthier lives. The interested and perhaps confused health-information consumer can turn with confidence to this encyclopedia. For the new edition (the first was published in 1997), the number of entries has been expanded to more than 1,800 (including increased coverage of botanicals), and approximately 30 percent of the content has been revised.

The alphabetical entries cover a broad range of topics. Foods, their ingredients, and nutritional values are described. Specific diets (Atkins, Mediterranean) are discussed objectively, with the basic premise of the diet explained along with its pros and cons. Entries on foods and the components implicated in diseases and disorders explain how and why the problem occurs and offer dietary recommendations.

Some articles reflect new health concerns. For example, the Trans-fatty acids entry gives a clear explanation of the health risks and offers alternative food options. There is useful information on the food pyramid and food labels. Medical terms, tests, and current research are also covered.

The author intended the encyclopedia as a one-stop introduction to nutrition, and he has covered all the bases. The book will be useful in all types of libraries serving sophisticated information consumers. It complements similar resources such as The Nutrition Bible (Morrow, 1995) and the Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition: How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food (Rebus, 1992), whose vocabulary and presentation are more accessible to the lay reader. RBB
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Here is the meeting of holistic health and traditional medicine: a synthesis of detail providing a well-rounded overview -- Internet Bookwatch, November, 1997

The author's thirty years of experience as a biochemist lends to this important exploration -- The Midwest Book Review, May, 1997 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 726 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File; 2 edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816049661
• ISBN-13: 978-0816049660
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,348,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real gold of nutrition & good health, mined & refined!, June 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Nutrition & Good Health (Hardcover)

As a professional nutritional consultant, I write a two page monthly newsletter and am in awe of the consistent high quality of what Dr. Ronzio has given us. In my efforts to distill pertinent material for the busy doctor from books and scientific articles, I have many reference and text books to further consult from. I invariably look to Dr. Ronzio's Encyclopedia on Nutrition and Good Health for integrity, clarity and depth of understanding in objective and concise terminology. Like the other reviewers of this enclyclopedia on nutrition and good health, I find it a very valuable and useful source.

I highly recommend that nutritional health professionals obtain two reference copies, one for their immediate use and the other as their waiting room copy. Its inviting manner with immediately usable information allows for a better educated patient with even a better chance of getting well.

I also recommend Dr. Ronzio's Enclylopedia to anyone having difficulty explaining the nature of good nutrition to the rest of the family. He adeptly addresses and clarifies much of the bogus nutritional information in today's terms and settings in a very easy to find and read format.

Thank you, Dr. Ronzio, for all your dedicated hard work to provide The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for professionals and consumers., May 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Nutrition & Good Health (Hardcover)

As a professional consultant to both health care professionals and their patients, I often need accurate and understandale definitions of sometimes difficult concepts. The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health is a valuable resource for finding pertinent facts and information on almost any subject regarding health. I can recomend it highly to both professional and lay persons. I use this resource on a daily basis myself.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This resource provides invaluable nutrition information., May 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Nutrition & Good Health (Hardcover)

I have found this book to be an invaluable resource both at work and at home. As a Registered Dietitian working in the area of Community Nutrition/Public Health, I have accessedthis resource countless times and VOILA!, I have always found the answer to my query. The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health is comprehensive, straightforward and reader friendly. The information is factual, clear and practical. Dr. Ronzio's approach is objective, holistic and well balanced.I would highly recommend this nutrition reference guide to both the health professional and the interested lay person. It is a worthy investment with many returns.