Quick Check Food Facts

Barron's Editorial Staff

ISBN 10: 1438000103 / ISBN 13: 9781438000107

Published by B.E.S. Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quick Check Food Facts
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438000103
• ISBN 13: 9781438000107
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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.

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
Your Guide to Healthful Eating and Wise Food Shopping

Data covers vegetables, fruits, cereal, grains, pasta, dairy, eggs, meats, fish, poultry, baked products, snacks, sweets, processed foods, and more

Handy take-along facts and figures for restaurant dining

Daily goals, shopping tips, and "Red Flag" warnings to keep you informed on the pros and cons related to each food category