The Food Report Card: 12,000 Favorite Foods Including Brand-Name Products, Graded A, B, C, or D for Nutritional Value
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Author Description
A complete nutritional reference rates more than fourteen thousand foods--including brand-name products, fast foods, fruits and vegetables, meats, and others--according to the fat, sugar, calories, fiber, and sodium present. Original.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the nutritional quality of common consumer food products by applying a standardized grading system to help individuals make informed dietary choices. Thomas Yannios, a medical professional, utilizes a comprehensive data set of over 14,000 food items to evaluate nutritional content. The author presents a framework that categorizes foods based on their levels of fat, sugar, calories, fiber, and sodium to provide a clear assessment of their health impact.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A database of over 14,000 food items including brand-name products and fast food chains
- A grading system ranging from A to D based on specific nutritional metrics
- Comparative analysis of fruits, vegetables, meats, and processed goods
Scope Limits
- Does not provide personalized meal plans or medical advice for specific health conditions
- Does not account for individual metabolic differences or specific dietary restrictions beyond the provided grades
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the utility of this text as a quick-reference guide for grocery shopping and meal planning. Experts highlight this as a practical tool for those seeking to understand the nutritional density of processed versus whole foods.
Page Count:
482
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Macmillan General Reference
ISBN-10:
0020389655
ISBN-13:
9780020389651
Health
Food Science
Nutrition
Reference
Diet
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