Jane Brody's Nutrition Book

by Jane E. Brody

Book Overview

What is good nutrition? The answer to that question is the most important and widely discussed health-care and life-style issue of the day. Now Jane Brody has written the soundest and most... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393014290
• ISBN13: 9780393014297
• Release Date: March 1981
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Must Have Reference Book

Jane Brody breaks down nutritional info into bite size pieces. With complete digestion of this informative book you will understand not only what to eat but why.

A cornerstone book of healthy living

I have devoured each of Brody's books with enthusiasm! Her nutrition book is a treasure. In it Brody not only offers guidance on healthy eating for self and family, but debunks many of the prevalent false assumptions which persist in current society.

THE only nutrition guide you need

What a great book this is! It's definitely a reference guide, but if you're taken with the wonders of health and your body, this is the best book I've seen to help explain the details. It was referred to me by my doctor, who keeps one in his office.In simple yet sufficiently detailed terms, it explains how your body processes fats, carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. and derives benefits from them. It also examine other things we eat like sugar, coffee, alcohol, etc. It brushes on infancy, women, and athletes as well. My roommates and I have read this book numerous times over the months whenever we have a question about what we're putting in our mouths and how our bodies will handle it. Since reading the book, I've modified my eating and have noticed a huge positive difference in my energy level and overall healthy feeling throughout the day. But it, and if you have other books that are similar, please let me know.

Excellent answers to many nutrition questions!

This is a really great reference book on Nutrition. I refer to it often. Easy to read and easy to understand. And, it is filled with basic nutrition information and none of the hype you find on things like aspartame and other artificial sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates/protein/fats, etc. There are many referrals to groups with more information on things that are not covered in detail, like La Leche League for breastfeeding support and information. Each of her 27 chapters ends with book referrals. It is a must for every household.

Excellent! Very thorough.

This classic, by The New York Times health columnist, is a well researched guide to better health and weight control, based on a diet of complex carbohydrates -- rice, potatoes, pasta and beans. Includes delicious recipes, special diets (for joggers, pregnant women, the elderly), as well as calorie and nutrition charts.