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Main description:
Nutrition for a Changing World engages students like no other nutrition textbook. Real stories - about real people and real science - are integrated into every chapter, bringing context and relevance to the core science. Infographics in the style of Scientific American magazine are like "science storyboards" that guide students step-by-step through essential processes and concepts. Coverage of timely topics such as gluten-free diets, the diabetes epidemic, and global nutrition exemplify the book's contemporary approach to nutrition science.
Contents:
Chapter 1. The Science and Scope of Nutrition. Eating for a Lifetime.- Chapter 2. Healthy Diets.- Chapter 3. Digestive System and Digestive Disorders.- Chapter 4. Carbohydrates.- Chapter 5. The Lipids.- Chapter 6. Protein.- Chapter 7. Fat-soluble Vitamins.- Chapter 8. Water-soluble Vitamins.- Chapter 9. Major Minerals and Water.- Chapter 10. Trace Minerals.- Chapter 11. Energy Balance and Obesity The Sitting Disease.- Chapter 12. Nutrition and Fitness.- Chapter 13 Nutrition through the College Years.- Chapter 14. Global Nutrition: Food Security and Sustainability.-
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Publication date: November, 2019
Pages: 688
Weight: 652g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Biochemistry