pt. I.A guide to healthy nutrition -- pt. II. Encyclopedia of foods. I. Guide to healthy nutrition: Optimizing health -- The nutrients and other food substances -- The food-health connection -- Planning meals: Selecting healthful foods, plus two weeks of menus -- Preparing healthful meals -- II. Encyclopedia of foods. Fruits -- Vegetables -- Grains -- High-protein foods -- Dairy foods -- Herbs & spices -- Beverages -- Fats, oils & sweeteners.