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The average American consumes an estimated 50 tons of food in a lifetime. This staggering amount of food represents the sum of daily choices each of us makes regarding the type, quality, and quantity of foods. These critical choices in turn reflect a complex interplay of many factors, including family upbringing, religious or philosophical beliefs, as well as practical matters, such as the cost and availability of foods and beverages. Importantly, Americans are increasingly selecting food for health reasons. They are increasingly aware that food choices profoundly affect health, the quality of life, and even longevity, and they realize that the explosive growth in medical costs requires attention to nutrition and food to prevent disease. | HE Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health SECOND EDITION ROBERT RONZIO. . . . WITH KENNEDY ASSOCIATES THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NUTRITION AND GOOD HEALTH Second Edition Robert Ronzio . . . Kennedy Associates 0 Facts On File Inc. The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health reports information and opinions of medical literature that may be of general interest to the reader. Although the author has made every effort to assure that all the information in this book is correct at the time of printing the reader is advised that medical knowledge is constantly changing and this book should not be relied upon without the consultation and advice of a physician. In addition in any book of this scope some errors may occur. The author and Facts On File Inc. disclaim any responsibility for any consequences that may result from any use or reliance thereon by the reader. The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health Second Edition Copyright 2003 by Robert Ronzio All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage or retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact Facts On File Inc. 132 West 31st Street New York NY 10001 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ronzio Robert A. Encyclopedia of nutrition good health The encyclopedia of nutrition and good health Robert Ronzio. 2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8160-4966-1 HC 1. Nutrition Encyclopedias. I. Title. RA784 .R646 2003 03 dc21 2002035221 Facts On File books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses associations institutions or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at 212 967-8800 or 800 322-8755. You can find Facts On File on the World Wide Web at http Text and cover design