The basics of good nutrition, including current research on nutrition and its role in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Content Note
Introduction to dietary factors -- The macronutrients : carbohydrates, proteins, and fats -- The fat-soluble vitamins -- The water-soluble vitamins -- Minerals : calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and the electrolytes -- Trace minerals : chromium, cobalt, copper, fluoride, selenium, zinc, and other minerals -- Mineral interactions -- Fat, fiber, and cancer -- Alcohol, tobacco, and food carcenogens -- Nutrients and diet in the prevention of cancer -- Nutrition and cardiovascular disease -- Hypertension, smoking, and cholesterol : the primary risk factors -- Fat, fiber, and cardiovascular disease -- Protein, vitamins, minerals, and cardiovascular disease -- Specific disease conditions -- A guide to eating well -- Putting the food guide pyramid into practice -- Nutritional supplements -- Nutrition, alcoholism, and drug abuse.