Full Description
Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living is an interesting, engaging, reliable, and evidence-based introductory textbook with a wide variety of features to promote active learning. A clinical emphasis appeals to all, but is of particular relevance to those studying nutrition, dietetics, or health science professions, including nursing. Real-life and clinical examples, statistics, and evidence from professional sources address current and controversial topics and support the key concepts of the science of nutrition.
Contents
Chapter 1Introduction to Nutrition Chapter 2Evaluating Nutrition Information Chapter 3Basis of a Healthy Diet Chapter 4Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport Chapter 5Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber Chapter 6Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols Chapter 7Proteins: Amino AcidsChapter 8Metabolism: Energy from FoodChapter 9Introduction to Vitamins: Fat- Soluble VitaminsChapter 10Water-Soluble VitaminsChapter 11Water and the Major MineralsChapter 12Trace MineralsChapter 13Energy Balance, Obesity, and Weight ManagementChapter 14Eating Disorders and Disordered EatingChapter 15Nutrition for Fitness and SportChapter 16Nutrition for Pregnancy and LactationChapter 17Nutrition for Infants, Children, and AdolescentsChapter 18Nutrition for Older AdultsChapter 19Food and Water SafetyChapter 20Global Nutrition
