Nutrition - QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide

Essential facts for nutrition college courses, nutritionists, dietitians, and those of us who want to know the human body well enough to keep ourselves and loved ones healthier and stronger for as long as we can. Author Lucille Beseler MS RDN, LDN, CDE, FAND is a nutritionist and dietitian who served as the 91st President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics representing 100,000 nutrition professionals. She was also a speaker for International Day of Women and Girls in Science commemoration at the United Nations. She used her knowledge and experience to write the ultimate cheat sheet for class and for living healthy. In 6 laminated colorful pages, the succinct coverage written in our QuickStudy outline-style makes it easy to find facts faster than any other source. Flat for easy storage and durable enough to last a lifetime, this inexpensive tool can help boost grades and keep your body in tune for the same price as a protein shake.6 page laminated reference guide includes:

• Nutrition: the Study of What we Eat
  • Food Science
  • Why we Eat What we Eat
  • Nutrition Facts Labels
• The Order of the Chemistry of Life (from Smallest to Largest)
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • Balancing Calories
  • Foods to Increase
  • Foods to Reduce
• Fats
• Protein
  • Protein Quality
  • Protein Roles
• Nutrients / Type / Dosage
  • Table of Essential Vitamins & Minerals with:
    • Natural Sources
    • Best Taken with
    • Deficiency Symptoms
    • Functions
    • Toxicity Symptoms
• Carbohydrates
  • How the Body Uses Carbohydrates
  • Glycemic Index
• Vitamins
  • The B Vitamins
  • Vitamin Supplements
• The Digestive System
• Metabolism
  • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
• Energy Balance & Weight Management
  • Body Mass Index