Nutrition Concepts and Controversies (with Nutrition Connections CD-ROM, InfoTrac, and Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005)

by Sizer, Frances; Whitney, Ellie

• ISBN13: 9780495106173
• ISBN10: 0495106178
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-10
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERIES, TENTH EDITION focuses on nutrition principles and their application while offering outstanding coverage of the biological foundations of nutrition without assuming previous knowledge of them. With its new design, contemporary coverage, and engaging writing style, it remains the leading Nutrition text for the non-majors or mixed majors/non-majors introductory course. Drawing readers into the study of nutrition, the authors have created a number of learning tools that are both appealing and accessible. From the chapter content and new "Do You Ever?" sections to the "Food Feature" boxes and end-of-chapter "Controversies," students find the information they need to better understand important nutrition concepts and to make informed and responsible decisions about their own nutrition. Additionally, the "Do It" activities, now available online, on the student CD-ROM, and in a free booklet that can be packaged with the text, students can practice applying their nutrition knowledge. There is also the accompanying NUTRITION CONNECTIONS CD-ROM, a unique resource that includes animations, chapter quizzes, a comprehensive glossary, "Do It!" activities, and Web links. For instructors, we offer a newly redesigned Multimedia Manager that includes PowerPoint® slides, animations, videos, and test questions. We also offer a new JoinIn? on TurningPoint®, a classroom resource to assess students' knowledge, take attendance, and more. So, whether looking for a text full of up-to-date information, a text that students enjoy reading, a text that offers a robust supplements package, or a text that can engage students and get them excited about studying, NUTRITION CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES is the text for you!

Table of Contents

Food Choices and Human Health

Controversy 1: Sorting The Impostors From The Real Nutrition Experts

Nutrition Tools?

Standards and Guidelines

Controversy 2: Phytochemicals and Functional Foods: What Do They Promise? What Do They Deliver?

The Remarkable Body

Controversy 3: Alcohol And Nutrition: Do The Benefits Outweigh The Risks?

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

Controversy 4: Sugar And Alternative Sweeteners: Are They Bad For You?

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Controversy 5: High-Fat Foods: Which Support Good Health?

The Proteins and Amino Acids

Controversy 6: Vegetarian and Meat-Containing Diets: What Are The Benefits and Pitfalls?

The Vitamins

Controversy 7: Vitamin Supplements: Who Benefits?

Water and Minerals

Controversy 8: Osteoporosis: Can Lifestyle Chioces Reduce The Risks?

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Controversy 9: The Perils Of Eating Disorders

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and The Body's Responses

Controversy 10: Erogogenic Aids: Breakthroughs, Gimmicks, Or Dangers?

Diet and Health

Controversy 11: The Obesity Epidemic: How Can We Gain Control?

Food Safety and Food Technology

Controversy 12: Organic Foods and Genetically Modified Foods: What Are The Pros and Cons?

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Controversy 13: "Childhood Obesity and Early Chronic Diseases

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Controversy 14: Nutrient-Drug Interactions: Who Should Be Concerned?

Hunger and the Global Environment

Controversity 15: Agribusiness and Food Production: How to Go Forward

Table of Food Composition

Canadiana: Recommendations, Choice Systems, and Labels

Aids to Calculation

U.S. Food Exchange System

Nutrition Resources

Reference Notes

Answers to Self-Check Questions

Physical Activity and Energy Requirements

Glossary

Index

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