"Calorie information is ubiquitous. On packaged food, restaurant menus, and online recipes we see authoritative numbers that tell us the calorie count of what we're about to consume. And we treat these numbers as gospel-counting, cutting, intermittently consuming and, if you believe some 'experts' out there, magically making them disappear. We all know, and governments advise, that losing weight is just a matter of burning more calories than we consume....

"An easy-reference guide to the nutritional data for over 4,500 foods, including information on setting nutrition goals and maintaining a balanced diet"--

The author draws on her weight control program that promotes appetite satiety with fewer calories and without eliminating food groups to share recipes designed to encourage healthier lifestyles.

"Betty Crocker 1500 Calorie a Day Cookbook makes it easy to build a full day of meals to reach your desired daily calorie count, clearly organized so you can customize what works best for you"--

The experts and cast members of the hit reality show "The Biggest Loser" are back with more healthy lifestyle advice. 100 color photographs. (Consumer Health).

Collects two hundred low calorie recipes that include calories per serving and exercise necessary to burn those calories, with tips on ingredients, equipment, preparation, and cooking, and suggestions for formulating daily and weekly menus.