Quick Check Food Facts by Barron's Editorial Staff
Updated and augmented with additional nutritional data, 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and MyPlate tips, this book is a reliable pocket guide to healthful eating for weight watchers, cholesterol watchers, restaurant goers, and everybody who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Charts released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture list the nutrient values of every food type under the following chart headings: Calories - Total Fat - Saturated Fat - Cholesterol - Carbohydrates - Fiber - Sugar - Protein - Sodium Food types listed include vegetables, fruits, cereal, grains, pasta, dairy and egg products, fats and oils, meats, fish, poultry, baked products, soups, sauces, beverages, snacks, sweets, and processed foods. New in this edition are nutritional values for restaurant foods and useful tips for shopping for and preparing foods using the U.S.D.A. MyPlate program recommendations for Daily Goals and Portion Sizes. Additional features include daily nutritional suggested goals, and Red Flag warnings to inform shoppers of the pros and cons related to each food category.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781438000107 |
| ISBN 10 | 1438000103 |
| Title | Quick Check Food Facts |
| Author | Barron's Editorial Staff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Peterson's Guides,U.S. |
| Year published | 2012-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 594 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |