Nutrient Value Of Some Common Foods

Abstract: A reference booklet for nutritionists and nutrition educators provides tabulated data on the nutrient content of a wide variety of common foods. Information is provided on the content of water, energy, protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol, 4 minerals (Ca, Fe, Na, K), 6 vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A), and, where available, dietary fiber. The foods are listed under various sub-food headings arranged under major food categories (milk, cheese, cream, and related products; eggs; meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, and related products; lentils, nuts, and seeds; vegetables and related products; fruits and related products; bread, cereals, and related products; combination dishes, fats and oils; sugars and sweets; and miscellaneous food items (beverages, condiments, sauces, soups)). The nutrient contents are relevant to specified food portion sizes.

"Update to the 1999 version. In this version, the emphasis has been placed on mixed dishes rather than individual ingredients. Detailed ingredient information is available on the CNF web site ... This publication lists the nutrients most relevant in terms of public health and contribution to the food supply of 1100 of the most commonly consumed foods in Canada"--Introd.

Health, food, composition, tables.

Provides a comprehensive and detailed source of food nutrition information

Approximately 1500 foods are analyzed according to calories and nutrients. Intended for use by research groups who conduct surveys and professional personnel who plan or evaluate diets and food supplies. Table 1, the main section, lists foods alphabetically; table 2 covers fatty acid content of foods. Bibliography. Index.