Includes bibliographical references and index.

Guidelines for healthy food consumption. Federal dietary guidelines and food guidance system ; Portion sizes and servings ; Food labels -- The elements of good nutrition. Carbohydrates ; Protein ; Fats ; Dietary fiber ; Fluids and hydration ; Vitamins ; Minerals ; Food groups ; Phytonutrients and their sources -- Nutrition through the life span. Feeding infants and toddlers ; Children and food ; Nutrition information for teens and young adults ; Nutrition needs for women ; Nutrition for older persons -- Lifestyle and nutrition. Nutrition statistics in America ; Smart food shopping ; The health benefits of eating breakfast ; Healthy eating at home ; Healthy use of dietary supplements ; Organic food ; Healthy eating out ; Sports nutrition ; Alcohol use -- Nutrition-related health concerns. Metabolic syndrome ; Sugar and added sweeteners ; Empty calories ; Excess sodium ; Commercial beverages ; Food additives and irradiation ; Food safety ; The health consequences of nutrition misinformation -- Nutrition and weight control. The health risks of overweight and obesity ; Childhood obesity ; Healthy weight loss ; Weight loss and nutrition myths ; Diet medications and supplements ; Popular fad diets ; Consuming foods marketed as low fat or diet -- Nutrition for people with other medical concerns. Nutrition and diabetes ; Nutrition and heart disease ; Lactose intolerance ; Food allergies ; Celiac Disease and a gluten-free diet ; Eating disorders ; Cancer and nutrition ; Nutrition and oral health -- Glossary of diet and nutrition terms -- Government nutrition support programs. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ; The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) ; Child nutrition programs ; Food distribution programs -- Directory of nutrition information resources.