Main 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.

Human Nutrition provides the framework for students to not just memorize facts, but to truly learn and apply the science of nutrition. The knowledge gained can be applied not only to a future profession, but, just as importantly, to everyday life. Our hope is that readers share the practical advice and key concepts learned in the textbook with family and friends to promote optimal health and wellness

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