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Let’s Fuss about Food is an extraordinary first book for author Joanna Lynn. Written for those who have a general interest in nutrition, those looking for information which will help them design a workable diet and/or those who would like information which they can share with adolescents or adults who are struggling with weight issues, the book is user friendly and easily “digestible”.
Ms. Lynn is to be congratulated on her heroic success at organizing a massive amount of information in a format which is quite accessible. While written in straight-forward jargon-free language, the book respects the intellectual level of all its readers. Make no mistake, however; it is not an “easy” read. It is meant to be read and pondered in small bites. To this end, Ms. Lynn has organized her book into clear topics and sections and provided the reader with diary pages on which they can record relevant facts and their own reflections on the material.
In fact, the book is so well organized, that it could easily be used as a textbook in high school and university settings. Each topic such as Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, or Carbohydrates is divided into smaller sections which give the reader an overview, definitions, facts about how the body uses these nutrients, why we need them and what happens when we don’t get enough or get too much and then a small summary of what has been covered. Indeed, I would suggest that it is an educator’s dream of how we can best access, learn and use material.
Ms. Lynn has been thorough and yet judicious in her choice of the information she presents. Knowledgeable readers will find new tidbits that are encouraging and useful. I was delighted to discover that my efforts at walking would indeed reduce that fat which collects around one’s tummy more effectively than intense high activity which burns carbs! All in all, this book provides an experience far greater than its slim size would suggest.
Let’s Fuss about Food by Joanna Lynn, Trafford Publishing (2007), ISBN 142511143-2, may be found in local bookstores and on-line at Amazon.com. I recommend it to you without reservation, and since this is a review written for an academic community, I would also say that Ms. Lynn deserves an honorary Ph.D. Certainly this book is the equivalent, if not superior to, most doctoral dissertations. Kudos, Ms. Lynn. I await the next book in the series.
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