Information from publications of several government agencies about food values; nutritional issues and concerns that affect different segments of the population; findings in nutritional research; and how to read food labels mandated by law in 1993.
General Note
First ed. published in 1996 edited by Dan R. Harris. "Basic consumer health information about dietary guidelines, recommended daily intake values, vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, weight control, dietary supplements, and food additives; along with special sections on nutrition needs throughout life and nutrition for people with such specific medical concerns as allergies, high blood cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, celiac disease, seizure disorders, phenylketonuria (PKU), cancer, and eating disorders, and including reports on current nutrition research and source listings for additional help and information."