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.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to NutritionChapter 2 Evaluating Nutrition Information
Chapter 3 Basis of a Healthy Diet
Chapter 4 Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
Chapter 5 Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber
Chapter 6 Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols
Chapter 7 Proteins: Amino Acids
Chapter 8 Metabolism
Chapter 9 Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 10 Water-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 11 Water and the Major Minerals
Chapter 12 Trace Minerals
Chapter 13 Obesity, Energy Balance, and Weight Management
Chapter 14 Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
Chapter 15 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Chapter 16 Pregnancy and Lactation
Chapter 17 Infants, Children, and Adolescents
Chapter 18 Nutrition for Older Adults
Chapter 19 Food and Water Safety
Chapter 20 Global Nutrition