The Volumetrics Eating Plan is a diet book written by Dr. Barbara Rolls, a veteran nutrition researcher. Rolls emphasizes choosing healthier foods that are more filling but less calorie dense, resulting in a 1- to 2-pound weight loss each week.
Features
The Volumetrics book contains 125 recipes, charts, menu planners and sidebars that illustrate healthy food choices. The book also contains a section on exercise and explains the benefits of moderate exercise.
Significance
The makers of Volumetrics recommend choosing foods with a higher fiber and water content over calorie-dense foods to lower your overall caloric intake, thus losing weight. Dieters are encouraged to modify "bad" food, such as macaroni and cheese, and make it healthier by adding less calorie-dense food, such as fibrous vegetables, lean meat, whole wheat pasta and fruit.
Cost
The listing price for the Volumetrics book is $15.95. Some retailers, such as Amazon.com, have it priced at $10.85.
Availability
Volumetrics is available in most retail bookstores, including Barnes & Noble and Borders.
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