Here is nutrition's best-kept secret: What works for one person may have no effect on another person, and may make a third person worse. That's why diet books, in general, sell so well -- any particular "diet" will work for some, but it will leave others disappointed and looking for the next "miracle diet" to come along.

Genetically, each individual is unique in the way he or she utilizes nutrients on a metabolic level, and "Your Body, Your Diet" is the first and only book to offer men and women a revolutionary, scientifically proven system for discovering their metabolic type and, therefore, determining their own nutritional needs. Some people thrive on high protein diets that include meat and dairy products; others are built for high carbohydrate diets based mainly on vegetables and grains. By taking the self-test that William Wolcott has developed and tested over the course of many years, the reader will learn how his or her own internal "engine of metabolism" converts foods and nutrients into the "body fuel" that is necessary for all life-sustaining activities. And by following the proper diet, he or she will not only achieve an ideal weight, but will also be healthier, more energetic, and mentally alert.

"Your Body, Your Diet" provides comprehensive food lists and other dietary instructions, including the proper ratios of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for each metabolic type. Based on a proprietary system available to no one but William Wolcott, this is, indeed, the very last "diet" anyone will ever need!