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Dieting For Dummies

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Dieting For Dummies provides practical advice on creating a personalised diet plan, understanding nutritional labels, and adopting healthier lifestyle habits. The book offers step-by-step guidance on weight management, explaining the fundamentals of balanced nutrition and effective strategies for maintaining a healthy weight. With insights from dietitians, it is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their eating habits and overall well-being.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for straightforward advice on developing healthier eating habits and understanding nutrition basics. It's suitable for beginners seeking practical tips from professionals to help them navigate the often-confusing world of diets and healthy living.

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Suitable for those who have eaten too much and want to lose weight, this work presents information on: understanding what a healthy weight is and how to find yours; getting over overeating; formulating a plan for healthy eating; shopping, cooking, and dining out to make eating healthy easier; and, finding health-care professionals you can trust.

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Get your children on the right track with a weight management plan. Now updated to evaluate today's popular diets.

If you're tired of the diet roller coaster, then this friendly, authoritative guide is for you. Now updated with the latest information, this clear and comprehensive book not only reveals exactly what you need to know and do, but also helps you identify and break through the barriers that have kept you from doing it!

Dieting For Dummies has received praise from various sources:

Detroit Free Press: "Our hands-down favourite... Like all good health books, it's one to keep and refer to again and again."

Dallas Morning News: "Gets under the skin of weight lossโ€”what works, what doesn't, and whyโ€”in ways few books do."

USA Today: "Sound, practical, and comprehensive... chock-full of great information."

Discover how to:

  • Develop an effective weight-loss strategy
  • Eat healthfully at home and in restaurants
  • Cope with cravings and setbacks
  • Evaluate diet programs and medications
  • Know the latest surgical options

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Dieting For Dummies by Jane Kirby and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is generally well-received for its practical advice and approachable style. Readers appreciate its comprehensive approach to dieting, ranging from nutritional information to tips on maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The book is praised for being accessible to both beginners and those with some dieting experience, offering clear guidance without overwhelming the reader.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764541490

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Jane Kirby, RD is a registered dietitian and member of the American Dietetic Association. She is the food and nutrition editor of Real Simple magazine and owner of The Vermont Cooking School, IncTMย in Charlotte, Vermont. Jane is the former editor of Eating Well magazine and the food and nuitrition editor for Glamour. She served on the dietetics staff of the Massachusettes General Hospital in Boston, where sheย  completed graduate work in nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount College.

The American Dietetic Association is the worldโ€™s largest group of nutrition and health professionals. As an advocate of the profession, the ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.

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