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For introductory nutrition courses.
A modern and personal approach to nutrition
Nutrition: From Science to You helps readers understand the science of nutrition and how to successfully apply it to their personal lives and future careers. Thoroughly updated to better meet the needs of tomorrow's nutrition and allied health professionals, the 4th Edition provides individuals with more inter-professional applications, increased coverage of emerging and high interest topics such as the microbiome and Leaky Gut syndrome, and new dietary and nutrition guidelines. New auto-graded MDA Personalized Diet Analysis activities, Focus Figure Narrated Walkthroughs voiced by the author, and a mobile-friendly customizable eText enhance Mastering Nutrition, making it an even more effective practice and learning tool for today's readers.
Also available with Mastering Nutrition
Mastering™ Nutrition is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced coaching activities provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of auto-gradable activities available--including animations, videos, NutriTools, and new MyDietAnalysis activities, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. MasteringNutrition includes single-sign-on access to MyDietAnalysis software to give students the tools to track their diet and activity and run reports on various macro- and micro-nutrients consumption. Learn more.
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering Nutrition does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Nutrition, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.
If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Nutrition, search for:
0134735714 / 9780134735719 Nutrition: From Science to You Plus Mastering Nutrition with MyDietAnalysis with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 4/e
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013466826X / 9780134668260 Nutrition: From Science to You
0134710738 / 9780134710730 Mastering Nutrition with MyDietAnalysis with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Nutrition: From Science to You
Contents
What Is Nutrition?
Tools for Healthy Eating
Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Alcohol
Energy Metabolism
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Water
Major Minerals
Trace Minerals
Energy Balance and Body Composition
Weight Management
Nutrition and Fitness
Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy
Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence
Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults
Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability
Global Nutrition and Malnutrition
APPENDICES
Metabolism Pathways and Biochemical Structures
Calculations and Conversions
US Exchange Lists for Meal Planning
Organizations and Resources
