Loose Leaf for Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living

by Stephenson, Tammy; Schiff, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9781259286933
• ISBN10: 1259286932
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2015-01-28
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• More Book Details

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Nutrition

Chapter 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: Energy from Food

Chapter 9 Introduction to Vitamins: Fat- Soluble Vitamins

Chapter 10 Water-Soluble Vitamins

Chapter 11 Water and the Major Minerals

Chapter 12 Trace Minerals

Chapter 13 Energy Balance, Obesity, and Weight Management

Chapter 14 Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Chapter 15 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Chapter 16 Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation

Chapter 17 Nutrition for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Chapter 18 Nutrition for Older Adults

Chapter 19 Food and Water Safety

Chapter 20 Global Nutrition