TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fundamental resource for the skin care practitioner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction I
Preface IX
Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition 1
Chapter 2: Macronutrients 13
Chapter 3: Preventive Health Care 51
Chapter 4: Diet Planning 61
Chapter 5: Dietary Supplements and Their Role in Esthetics 75
Chapter 6: Nutritional Issues among Women 83
Chapter 7: Nutritional Support for Skin and Body Conditions 93
Chapter 8: Free Radicals and Stress Management 121
Chapter 9: Glycemic Index and Health 137
Chapter 10: Nutritional Counseling in Pre- and Post-care Surgery… 143
Chapter 11: Skin Sensitivities and Allergies 149
Chapter 12: Weight Management 161
Chapter 13: Anti-Aging and Nutrition 179
Chapter 14: Food Labels 201
Chapter 15: Physical Fitness 217
Chapter 16: Cultural Foods 245
Appendix I: Fat Soluble Vitamins 269
Appendix II: Water Soluble Vitamins 273
Appendix III: Minerals 281
Appendix IV: Ideal Body Weight and Body Mass Index 291
Appendix V: Conversion Chart 295
References   309
Glossary 317
Index 353