The Dictionary of Nutrition and Dietetics

Here at last is a dictionary that puts thousands of current nutrition terms at your fingertips. Written in plain English, this comprehensive dictionary covers all aspects of nutrition from medical terms to basic foods to such diverse dietetic practice areas as research, communications, and private practice. Preface v

Nutrition and Dietetic Terms From A to Z 1

Appendix A Where to Get Nutritional Information (Including Internet Sites) 367

Appendix B The Recommended Dietary Allowances 369

Appendix C Professional Associations 379

Appendix D Nutrition Labels on Foods: Questions and Answers 385

Karen Eich Drummond has held a variety of management and training positions in both commercial and institutional foodservice. She is currently a consultant on foodservice management, training, and nutrition issues, and is also an instructor in a hotel, restaurant, and institutional management program, which she founded in 1988. Ms. Drummond is also the author of Human Resource Management for the Hospitality Industry, and Nutrition for the Foodservice Professional. She earned her M.S. in Education at Russell Sage College, and is currently completing her Ph.D. at Temple University.