Bowes Churchs Food Values Of Portions Commonly Used

This classic guide to nutrition has helped put the “balance” in balanced diets since 1937! Now completely updated for the Eighteenth Edition, this bestseller continues to supply authoritative data on the nutritional value of foods in a form for quick and easy reference. The book’s main table reflects the current food supply—listing more than 8,500 common foods—and contains data on the nutritional content of foods, organized by food groups. Supplementary tables define the content of lesser known foods. Each food entry is thoroughly evaluated to include calorie content, weight, water, protein, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, dietary fiber and major vitamins and minerals. Brand names and the general foods that typify today’s eating habits are covered; the latest information on fiber and monounsaturated fat content is addressed; and a bibliography of sources for current food composition data is provided.

**** New edition of the standard tables of nutrition for American consumers. Covers 8,500 foods--3,000 more than the last edition. Information on monounsaturated fat content added. Earlier editions cited in BCL3. An important reference should be not bound by plastic comb. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Gives ready reference on nutritional values of foods.

Intended as a quick and accurate nutrient refernece. Includes selected consumed foods in the United States, as well as certain specialty and foreign foods. Contains information about nutrients, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins for 30 specific food groups. 11 miscellaneous tables; 30 references to monographs. General index. 12th ed., 1973.

Abstract: A reference text for health care professionals presents tables listing the nutrient contents of foods by portion size, organized by food class. Supplementary tables describe the contents of individual nutrients, in various foods, organized by nutrient (e.g., fiber, caffeine, choline, sacharine, selenium, amino acids). Latest RDA's are listed. The principal nutrient content tables list reported food contents including fast foods for calories, moisture, fat, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, cholesterol, saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2 B6, B12, C, niacin, folic and pantothenic acids, and 9 minerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, and P). The nutrient data compilation offered by this text is claimed to be the most comprehensive one available. Guidelines for using the nutrient content tables are included. (wz).