The Library of Nutrition

As the obesity epidemic in our country grows, many are seeking the answers to their weight problem with books and rapid weight loss plans, often overlooking the most valuable nutrition tool: food labels. Though they may not look very interesting, labels contain the information that can help readers create and maintain a healthy diet. This informative book offers the nutritional knowledge needed to do just that, including specialized terms, a review of vitamins and minerals, and nutritional categories. Finally, it offers simple meal-by-meal strategies for how to use the information on food labels to create a healthier diet.