The Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide
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From the experts at the American Diabetes AssociationThe ultimate reference for anyone looking to shop with confidence while managing diabetes with ease, this comprehensive book lists foods, serving sizes, and nutrition information for generic, packaged, and fast foods. Completely updated for the third edition, this handy guide includes ten nutritional facts each for over 7,000 foods.Lea Ann Holzmeister, RD, CDE, is the author of the ADA bestseller The Complete Guide to Convenience Food Counts. Library Journal In this third edition (the last was published in 2000) of the American Diabetes Association's useful guide, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Holzmeister (101 Nutrition Tips for People with Diabetes) aims to help diabetics make educated food choices. After defining terms and briefly discussing food product labeling in the introduction, the author explains the four meal-planning methods used by diabetics (each represented by a chart) and weighs their pros and cons. Then the nutritional information for many generic and brand-name foods and beverages (arranged by food category) are listed, including 1500 new entries. Readers will find staples like peanut butter and eggs as well as fast foods served at establishments like Krispy Kreme Donuts, Subway, and Pizza Hut. Although there is no index, which would have allowed users to look up a particular food, this book still has great value. Recommended for diabetics and libraries serving diabetic populations.-Karen Sutherland, Bartlett P.L., IL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
