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Highlights
- Foreword by Roy M. Pitkin, M.D.
- About the Author: Mary Abbott Hess, the 1990-91 President of the American Dietetic Association, is one of the country's leading authorities on diet, health, and nutrition.
- 336 Pages
- Health + Wellness, Pregnancy & Childbirth
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About the Book
Written by leading nutrition experts, here is the authoritative guide for pregnant women concerned with proper nutrition. It discusses the effects of diet on the developing fetus, weight gain, vitamins and minerals, potential dietary dangers, breast versus bottle feeding, and more.Book Synopsis
Foreword by Roy M. Pitkin, M.D.The definitive book on what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy. Here is the most authoritative and readable guide available for pregnant women concerned with proper nutrition.
From the Back Cover
"The best of science in an extraordinarily readable style."
--Roy M. Pitkin, M.D., Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine
- The most authoritative, readable, and up-to-date guide available for pregnant women concerned with nutrition
- Incorporates findings of the latest National Academy of Sciences report by nutrition experts
- Offers a practical and appealing program that women can adapt to suit individual food habits, tastes, and nutritional needs
Praise for Pickles & Ice Cream
Recipient of the American Medical Writers Association Award for Distinguished Achievement in Medical Writing
"Delightful, easy to read.... An excellent resource for the mother-to-be."
--Journal of Nutrition Education
"The good health of a child starts in the womb and depends on the mother's diet. This book, which is not just thorough but dear and friendly, tells you exactly what to eat and do to make a fine baby."
--Benjamin Spock, M.D.
About the Author
Mary Abbott Hess, the 1990-91 President of the American Dietetic Association, is one of the country's leading authorities on diet, health, and nutrition.
Anne Elise Hunt is a home economist, writer, and former food editor at Cuisine magazine. Cofounders of Hess and Hunt, Inc., Nutrition Communications, they are the authors of Pickles & Ice Cream (an earlier edition of this book) and A Healthy Head Start: The Worry-Free Guide to Feeding Young Children.