Book excerpt: The Complete Guide to Lifelong Nutrition, edited by Dr. Jeffrey Mechanick and Dr. Elise Brett, is a must-read guide for anyone seeking the healthiest way to eat. From nutritional science to meal planning-with each chapter written by a different physician with expertise in nutrition-this survival guide debunks trendy diets and explores the many sides of healthy eating. Included in this book, and written in clear and reader-friendly language, are sections on food science; carbohydrates and vitamins; and how to prepare healthy meals for infants, children, and adolescents. The no-holds-barred chapters on obesity, hypertension, digestive problems, and cancer will open the reader's eyes to how simple the transition is from unhealthy to healthy eating. This is an illuminating, educational book that will inspire men and women to strive toward healthy eating and long, active lives.