Nutrition Concepts and Controversies

This introductory text provides basic nutrition information and controversial topics. This edition emphasizes the food pyramid versus the exchange system as a tool for diet planning and includes the latest food labelling 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. Diet Analysis Plus software and/or the nutrition CD-ROM can be shrinkwrapped with the text.