Eat for Life

Eat for Life

Author: National Academy of Sciences

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1992-01-01

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0309040493

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Results from the National Research Council's (NRC) landmark study Diet and health are readily accessible to nonscientists in this friendly, easy-to-read guide. Readers will find the heart of the book in the first chapter: the Food and Nutrition Board's nine-point dietary plan to reduce the risk of diet-related chronic illness. The nine points are presented as sensible guidelines that are easy to follow on a daily basis, without complicated measuring or calculatingâ€"and without sacrificing favorite foods. Eat for Life gives practical recommendations on foods to eat and in a "how-to" section provides tips on shopping (how to read food labels), cooking (how to turn a high-fat dish into a low-fat one), and eating out (how to read a menu with nutrition in mind). The volume explains what protein, fiber, cholesterol, and fats are and what foods contain them, and tells readers how to reduce their risk of chronic disease by modifying the types of food they eat. Each chronic disease is clearly defined, with information provided on its prevalence in the United States. Written for everyone concerned about how they can influence their health by what they eat, Eat for Life offers potentially lifesaving information in an understandable and persuasive way. Alternative Selection, Quality Paperback Book Club


Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Redesigning the Process for Establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-12-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 030946482X

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What foods should Americans eat to promote their health, and in what amounts? What is the scientific evidence that supports specific recommendations for dietary intake to reduce the risk of multifactorial chronic disease? These questions are critically important because dietary intake has been recognized to have a role as a key determinant of health. As the primary federal source of consistent, evidence-based information on dietary practices for optimal nutrition, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have the promise to empower Americans to make informed decisions about what and how much they eat to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The adoption and widespread translation of the DGA requires that they be universally viewed as valid, evidence-based, and free of bias and conflicts of interest to the extent possible. However, this has not routinely been the case. A first short report meant to inform the 2020 review cycle explored how the advisory committee selection process can be improved to provide more transparency, eliminate bias, and include committee members with a range of viewpoints. This second and final report recommends changes to the DGA process to reduce and manage sources of bias and conflicts of interest, improve timely opportunities for engagement by all interested parties, enhance transparency, and strengthen the science base of the process.


Intuitive Eating, 2nd Edition

Intuitive Eating, 2nd Edition

Author: Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D.

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1429909692

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We've all been there-angry with ourselves for overeating, for our lack of willpower, for failing at yet another diet that was supposed to be the last one. But the problem is not you, it's that dieting, with its emphasis on rules and regulations, has stopped you from listening to your body. Written by two prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating focuses on nurturing your body rather than starving it, encourages natural weight loss, and helps you find the weight you were meant to be. Learn: *How to reject diet mentality forever *How our three Eating Personalities define our eating difficulties *How to feel your feelings without using food *How to honor hunger and feel fullness *How to follow the ten principles of Intuitive Eating, step-by-step *How to achieve a new and safe relationship with food and, ultimately, your body With much more compassionate, thoughtful advice on satisfying, healthy living, this newly revised edition also includes a chapter on how the Intuitive Eating philosophy can be a safe and effective model on the path to recovery from an eating disorder.


Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy

Author: Walter Willett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1501164775

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In this national bestseller based on Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health research, Dr. Willett explains why the USDA guidelines--the famous food pyramid--are not only wrong but also dangerous.


Eat Like the Animals

Eat Like the Animals

Author: David Raubenheimer

Publisher: Harvest

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1328587851

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Our evolutionary ancestors once possessed the ability to intuit what food their bodies needed, in what proportions, and ate the right things in the proper amounts--effortlessly balanced. When and why did we lose this ability, and how can we get it back? David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson answer these questions in a compelling narrative, based upon five "eureka" moments they experienced in the course of their groundbreaking research. The book shares their colorful scientific journey--from the foothills of Cape Town, to the deserts of Australia--culminating in a unifying theory of nutrition that has profound implications for our current epidemic of metabolic diseases and obesity. The authors ultimately offer useful prescriptions to understand the unwanted side effects of fad diets, gain control over one's food environment, and see that delicious and healthy are integral parts of proper eating.


Improving America's Diet and Health

Improving America's Diet and Health

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0309041392

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Written and organized to be accessible to a wide range of readers, Improving America's Diet and Health explores how Americans can be persuaded to adopt healthier eating habits. Moving well beyond the "pamphlet and public service announcement" approach to dietary change, this volume investigates current eating patterns in this country, consumers' beliefs and attitudes about food and nutrition, the theory and practice of promoting healthy behaviors, and needs for further research. The core of the volume consists of strategies and actions targeted to sectors of societyâ€"government, the private sector, the health professions, the education communityâ€"that have special responsibilities for encouraging and enabling consumers to eat better. These recommendations form the basis for three principal strategies necessary to further the implementation of dietary recommendations in the United States.


Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age

Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-11-29

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0309158834

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Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.


The Rainbow Diet

The Rainbow Diet

Author: Deanna Minich

Publisher: Mango Media Inc.

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1633410250

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Don’t just eat your greens—eat your reds, yellows, and blues with this guide to the colorful world of nutrition and optimal health. Forget about bland, colorless diet foods. Vibrant health begins when we embrace the full spectrum of naturally occurring nutrients. In TheRainbow Diet, nutritionist and health expert Deanna Minich, PhD, explains how foods of different colors correspond to different dietary needs. You’ll learn how to create a balanced meal featuring colorful foods that boost your mental clarity, emotional wellbeing, spiritual fulfillment, and more. Providing information on foods and supplements, Minich also includes delicious recipes, as well as activities to help you heal and flourish. The Rainbow Diet combines ancient healing and eating practices with modern nutritional science to create an integrated view of body, psychology, eating, and living. With this holistic approach, Minich gives readers an easy-to-follow guide to attaining physical, mental, and spiritual health through colorful whole foods and natural supplements.


The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan

The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan

Author: Lisa Moskovitz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1507216114

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Stop the unhealthy cycle of fad dieting and obsessing over what to eat once and for all with this dietitian-created, science-supported program that will help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss results without feeling deprived or eliminating the foods you love. Weight loss and weight management doesn’t need to be restrictive, complicated, or damaging to your relationship with food or your body. Now, you can stop the cycle of fad, yoyo dieting, weight loss followed by weight gain, and obsessing over your calorie intake and embrace a new way of eating that lets you lose weight—and keep it off—long term. Created by Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian, and backed by science, The Core 3 Weight Loss Plan is a comprehensive approach that helps you achieve sustainable results without constantly feeling deprived or eliminating foods your body actually needs. With this book, you will not only lose weight but also gain confidence and have an overall healthier lifestyle. You’ll find a complete explanation of the plan, plus all the tools you’ll need for sustained success including simple, flexible guidelines and detailed meal plans with 50 delicious recipes you’re sure to love. Stop trying diet after diet and transform the way you eat, look, and feel for years to come.