The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan

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Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): HarperCollins Publications
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Summary

Explaining the concept of "energy density" in foods, Dr. Rolls shows how to feel full on fewer calories, and lose weight without feeling hungry. Filled with dozens of luscious recipes for everything from hamburgers to smoothies.

Author Biography

Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., holds the endowed Guthrie Chair of Nutrition at Penn State Robert A. Barnett is an award-winning journalist

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii
Part 1: What Is Volumetrics? 1(23)
Introduction
2(7)
The Energy Density Breakthrough
9(15)
Part 2: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off 24(15)
Creating Your Own Weight Management Program
25(14)
Part 3: What We Eat and Drink 39(66)
Fat
41(15)
Carbohydrates
56(20)
Protein
76(8)
Alcohol
84(7)
Water and Other Beverages
91(8)
Soup
99(6)
Part 4: The Food Guide 105(44)
Volumetrics and the Food Guide Pyramid
110(6)
The Energy Density Spectrum: Single Foods
116(17)
The Energy Density Spectrum: Beverages and Mixed Foods
133(16)
Part 5: The Menu Plan 149(108)
Menus
154(19)
Modular Food Lists
173(17)
Recipes
190(63)
Modifying Favorite Recipes
253(4)
Part 6: An Active Life 257(11)
The Exercise Prescription
258(10)
Part 7: The Satiety Lifestyle 268(32)
Are You Hungry?
269(12)
Variety
281(10)
Sizing Up Portions
291(4)
Meal Timing Myths: Questions and Answers
295(5)
Resources 300(4)
References 304(11)
Index 315

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