{"product_id":"the-handy-nutrition-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Nutrition Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Barnes-Svarney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas E. Svarney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou are what you eat ... and you should eat brilliantly  Your fitness, health, and well-being depend on food and proper nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yet, knowing what is in the foods we eat, understanding the differences between good and bad fat, learning which foods are good sources of vitamins, keeping up on the latest scientific discoveries, or discerning the effectiveness of different diets can be challenging. To help answer these questions there's \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Nutrition Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, the book scrutinizes the pros, cons, and effectiveness of the biggest, most popular, and trendiest diets on the market today. From the newsworthy to the practical and from the medical to the historical, this entertaining and informative book brings the complexity of food and healthy nutrition into focus through the well-researched answers to nearly 900 common questions, such as ...\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow do our muscles obtain energy?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a calorie in terms of nutrition?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are calories measured?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do vegetarians need to know about complementary proteins?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a person interpret how much fat to eat based on the daily calories they want to consume?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is omega-9?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow have trans fats in foods changed in the past--and how might they change in the future?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan dense carbohydrates that are high in fat and calories affect our sleep?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some \"healthier\" natural sweeteners?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat recent study indicated that red wine and dark chocolate are not as healthy as we think?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some of the worst ways to cook vegetables that destroy nutrients?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the Maillard reaction?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat recent study showed how beer can help grilled foods?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does human taste work?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the percent of water in our system change as we age?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's the difference between gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, and wheat intolerance?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat \"sugar\" can act like a laxative?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat did the ancient Roman soldiers eat?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy did so many men die from starvation during the American Civil War?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does the word \"natural\" mean on a label?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy will food labels change in the near future?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a controversy concerning farmed fish versus wild-caught fish?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is irradiation of food?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is high fructose corn syrup so controversial?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can diet help with premenopausal symptoms in women?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan soy products lower my cholesterol?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do some people seem to eat whatever they want--and still lose or maintain their weight?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This handy reference examines, explains, and traces the basics of nutrition, the value of vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, the science behind food-processing, the modern food industry, nutritional misconceptions throughout history, and so much more  It explains how to read food labels, what to watch for in food additives, and it also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia Barnes-Svarney is a science and science-fiction writer. Over the past few decades, she has written or coauthored more than 35 books, including Visible Ink Press' \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Biology Answer Book, The Handy Math Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Ocean Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Earth Moves: Rogue Earthquakes, Tremors, and Aftershocks\u003c\/i\u003e, and she was also the editor\/author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eNew York Public Library Science Desk Reference\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas E. Svarney is a scientist who has written extensively about the natural world. His books, with Patricia Barnes-Svarney, include Visible Ink Press' \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Biology Answer Book, The Handy Math Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Ocean Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and he is also the author of \u003ci\u003eSkies of Fury: Weather Weirdness around the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Oryx Guide to Natural History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52496517497139,"sku":"9781578594849","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/SFFRNk1VRTlGUlMrZ1BwK0h2ZmwwZz09.webp?v=1760029051","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-handy-nutrition-answer-book-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}