The New Zealand Calorie Counter by Whitcoulls 1980

A pocket reference to foods and energy values

Vintage Fair Condition - Covers are soiled and spotted with rubbed edges. Pages show browning and foxing. Seventh revised printing, 1980.

The New Zealand Calorie Counter lists the energy values of more than a thousand everyday foods in a compact reference format. Calories and kilojoules appear alongside portion measurements, with metric and imperial information helping readers compare the entries used in this edition. Alcoholic drinks receive separate attention, and introductory material discusses the book's approach to weight control. Produced for a New Zealand readership, the guide reflects the foods, measurements and nutritional presentation of its publication period. It is a concise example of the practical food references commonly used before digital nutrition tools, arranged for quick consultation and comparison rather than extended reading.