Main description:

Completely revised and up-to-date with MyPlate, Healthy People 2020 and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, Nutrition for Healthy Living takes an innovative approach to introductory nutrition for non-science majors. With its unique, concise organization and a distinct focus on consumerism, this engaging, fun-to-read text will provide students with the scientific foundation needed to make informed nutritional decisions well beyond the classroom.

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Contents:

1. The Basics of Nutrition

2. Evaluating Nutrition Information

3. Planning Nutritious Diets

4. Body Basics

5. Carbohydrates

6. Fats and Other Lipids

7. Proteins

8. Vitamins

9. Water and Minerals

10. Energy Balance and Weight Control

11. Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

12. Food Safety Concerns

13. Nutrition for a Lifetime