<B>The Encyclopedia of Foods</B>: A Guide to Healthy Nutrition</B> is a definitive resource for what to eat for maximum health as detailed by medical and nutritional experts. This book makes the connection between health, disease, and the food we eat.<br>The <B>Encyclopedia</B> describes more than 140 foods, providing information on their history, nutrient content, and medical uses. <br><br>The <B>Encyclopedia</B> also describes the "fit kitchen", including the latest in food safety, equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods, and ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste.<br><br>* Details healthy eating guidelines based on the RDA food pyramid<br>* Provides scientific basis and knowledge for specific recommendations<br>* Beautifully illustrated<br>* Extensive list of reliable nutrition resources<br>* Describes the fit kitchen from the latest in food safety to equipment and utensils for preparing fit foods to ways to modify favorite recipes to ensure health and taste