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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 THE DELICATE BALANCE…………………………………….. 12
How The Body Functions…………………………………………… 12
Aging Process………………………………………………………… 15
The Cell………………………………………………………………. 16
Cellular Nutrition/structures………………………………
Cancer Cells…………………………………………………
Digestive System……………………………………………………. 24
Gastrointestinal System Questionnaire…………………………. 28
Skeletal System……………………………………………………… 30
Muscular System……………………………………………………. 33
Central Nervous System…………………………………………… 36
Brain…………………………………………………………. 36
Skin…………………………………………………………………….. 39
Respiratory System…………………………………………………. 39
Smoking Cessation…………………………………………. 40
Immune System………………………………………………………. 43
Cardiovascular System…………………………………………….. 47
Glands…………………………………………………………………. 48
Excretory System……………………………………………………. 51
Intestinal Tract…………………………………………….. 51
Inner Pollution…………………………………………….. 54
Making A New You………………………………………………… 56
Body Facts…………………………………………………………… 59
CHAPTER 2 ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE – WHAT IS IT?……. 62
Summary of Terms………………………………………………….. 62
CHAPTER 3 BASICS OF NUTRITION……..………………………………… 69
Carbohydrates……………………………………………………….. 69
Artificial Sweeteners…………………………………………………
Carbohydrate Content of Food…………………………………….. 76
Proteins………………………………………………………………. 79
Digestion of………………………………………………… 80
Recommended Amounts…………………………………… 81
Protein/Vitamin Relationship……………………………… 84
Percent Fat in Proteins…………………………………….. 90
Fats……………………………………………………………………. 94
Substitutions………………………………………………. 105
Dietary sources……………………………………………… 106
P/S Ratio……………………………………………………. 113
Percent of Fat in Foods……………………………………. 118
Digestion of………………………………………………… 119
Vegetarianism……………………………………………………….. 119
Food Combining……………………………………………………. 121
Food preservation…………………………………………………… 123
Food canning………………………………………………………… 124
CHAPTER 4 DIETARY ANALYSIS………………………………………………… 128
NUTRANALYSIS……………………………………………………. 128
Evaluation of……………………………………………… 139
Intelligent Nutrition………………………………………. 143
CHAPTER 5 FREE RADICALS – A WAY OF LIFE…………………… 145
Aging…………………………………………………………………. 147
Formation of………………………………………………………… 147
Limited Defenses…………………………………………………… 148
Antioxidants…………………………………………………………. 158
Carotenoids………………………………………………… 161
Glyconutrition (glycomics)………………………………… 165
O.R.A.C……………………………………………………………… 168
Phytosterols………………………………………………………….. 169
CHAPTER 6 DISEASES & HEALTH RELATED PROBLEMS…… 171
Diabetes………………………………………………………………. 171
Glycemic Index Chart……………………………………… 173
Cardiovascular Disease…………………………………………… 173
Arthritis………………………………………………………………. 176
Osteoporosis………………………………………………………… 178
Cancer………………………………………………………………… 183
Varicose Veins………………………………………………………. 183
Alzheimer’s………………………………………………………….. 184
Prostate………………………………………………………………. 184
CHAPTER 7 PERSONAL EVALUATION TESTS……………………….. 187
CHAPTER 8 FOOD FACTS……………………………………………………………….. 196
Liquid Nutritional Products………………………………………. 199
Colloidal Minerals…………………………………………………… 199
Stability of vitamins………………………………………………….. 200
Tea & Coffee…………………………………………………………. 202
Dairy products (from milk)………………………………………….. 250
Grain & Nut facts……………………………………………………. 212
CHAPTER 9 WHY WEIGHT……………………………………………………………… 217
The problem…………………………………………………………. 218
Metabolism…………………………………………………………… 221
Aging………………………………………………………………….. 223
Energy Balance……………………………………………………… 225
Men Vs Women……………………………………………………… 228
Ideal Weight………………………………………………………….. 229
Diet Programs……………………………………………………….. 231
CHAPTER 10 QUICK WEIGHT FIXES………………………………….……… 238
Surgery……………………………………………………………….. 239
Diets & Programs…………………………………………………….. 240
Perfect Program…………………………………………………….. 246
CHAPTER 11 NEW AND FUTURE WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS…. 247
Diet Drugs……………………………………………………………. 247
Thermogenics……………………………………………………….. 252
CHAPTER 12 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION………………………………… 253
Techniques & Forms………………………………………………… 254
CHAPTER 13 FOCUS ON FITNESS……………………………………………… 271
Fitness for Seniors…………………………………………………. 272
Benefits of Fitness…………………………………………………. 273
Heart Rate Response………………………………………………… 274
Exercise & Drugs…………………………………………………… 277
Fitness Equipment…………………………………………………. 280
Program……………………………………………………………… 281
Injuries & Prevention……………………………………………….. 284
Flexibility……………………………………………………………. 287
All About Fitness…………………………………………………… 292
Exercise & Fat Loss…………………………………………………. 308
CHAPTER 14 FOOD PREPARATION……………………………………………….313
Retaining Nutrients………………………………………………….. 313
Cooking Vegetables………………………………………………….. 315
Basic Preparation…………………………………………………… 317
CHAPTER 15 FAST FOOD………………………………………………………………. 318
CHAPTER 16 FOOD SAFETY………………………………………………… ………… 328
Food Poisoning……………………………………………………….. 332
CHAPTER 17 STRESS………………………………………………………………………… 348
Warning Signs………………………………………………………… 352
Stress Control…………………………………………………………. 352
CHAPTER 18 TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT TO SUPPLEMENT… 355
Bioavailability………………………………………………………. 356
Why We Need Supplementation………………………………… 358
Vitamin Robbers……………………………………………………. 379
Synthetic Vs Natural……………………………………………….. 382
Chelated Minerals………………………………………………….. 383
Vitamins – Overview………………………………………………. 385
Cooking Losses…………………………………………… 397
Minerals – Overview……………………………………………….. 399
CHAPTER 19 NUTRIENT INTAKE………………………………………………… 406
Antioxidants………………………………………………………….. 407
Enzymes………………………………………………………………. 408
Phytochemicals……………………………………………………….. 409
Know Your Supplement Company…………………………………. 418
Vitamin Degradation………………………………………………. 419
Future of Supplementation………………………………………. 420
Fiber………………………………………………………………….. 420
Salt……………………………………………………………………. 422
Sugar…………………………………………………………………. 424
Flour & Pasta………………………………………………………….. 427
Soft Drinks…………………………………………………………… 430
Water…………………………………………………………………. 433
Caffeine………………………………………………………………. 434
Alcohol……………………………………………………………….. 438
Dairy Products………………………………………………………. 440
Low Fat Cooking……………………………………………………. 443
CHAPTER 20 SUMMING IT ALL UP……………………………………………… 449
Exchange Lists………………………………………………………… 452
RESOURCES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 459
GLOSSARY……………………………………………………………………………………………… 460
100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS TO SLOWING THE AGING PROCESS…. 470
UNDERSTANDING LABORATORY TESTS……………………………………………… 496
FINAL EXAM………………………………………………………………………………………… 500
