nutrition

Offers advice on good nutrition for athletes and non-athletes, discussing how proper eating can reduce health risks, promote weight loss, and help improve performance before, during, and after exercise, and includes recipes and references for additional study.

An assessment of school food in the United States that examines the history, policy, nutrition, environmental sustainability, taste, and other aspects of federal meal programs in which the lunches served have become laden with sugar, salt, and fat.

Combines memoir and advice in a physician-supported guide that describes how the author achieved difficult weight and fitness goals without pills, trainers, or surgery by following a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

"A family-friendly collection of simple paleo recipes that emphasize protein and produce, from breakfasts to entrees to treats, from the popular gluten-free blogger of Elana's Pantry. Elana Amsterdam has established herself as an extremely successful gluten-free author and blogger; her simple recipes offer busy cooks streamlined techniques and short ingredients lists. While her first two books emphasized gluten-free recipes, Elana has eaten a grain-free diet since 2001. Her paleo recipes have become the most popular on her site, embraced by readers looking to not only eliminate gluten, but also dairy and grains whether because of allergies or to generally improve their health. Paleo Cooking from Elana's Pantry offers nearly 100 recipes featuring lean proteins and simple vegetable dishes, plus classic desserts all free from grain, gluten, and dairy, and made with natural sweeteners"--.

Obstetrician Hope Ricciotti offers pregnant women an overview of pregnancy health and nutrition, with information on vitamins, risky foods, exercising, minimizing morning sickness, managing fatigue, and losing weight after the baby is born, as well as nearly 150 recipes.

Offers women practical advice on how they can start losing weight, with suggestions to help them improve their daily diet and make educated choices about food and nutrition.

Discusses the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy; describes the Best-Odds Prepregnancy and Breastfeeding diets; and includes recipes for high-protein meatless entrees, non-alcoholic cocktails, and naturally-sweetened desserts.

A guide to making time for fitness for teenage girls, discussing the importance of exercising and eating healthy, and including sample workouts that can be fit into a busy schedule.

Offers health professionals an overview of the most prevalent eating disorders among athletes, with tips for preventing dangerous eating habits, recognizing the signs of an eating disorder, and helping athletes overcome them.