Personal Nutrition
eBook - PDF

Personal Nutrition

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Personal Nutrition

About this book

Access the tools and knowledge you need to take charge of your life with PERSONAL NUTRITION, 11th Edition. Packed with the latest research, recommendations and emerging trends, this text equips you with a solid foundation in fundamental nutrition principles and the expertise you need to make informed, healthy choices. Lively illustrations, photographs and examples bring chapter concepts to life, while features like "The Savvy Diner" and "Make Every Bite Count" offer practical tips you can put into immediate practice. The text is also supported by MindTap, which helps you learn on your terms. The most engaging and customizable online solution in nutrition, MindTap combines readings, multimedia, assessments, activities, and access to Diet & Wellness Plus--giving you everything you need to maximize your course success.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Contents in Brief
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1: The Basics of Understanding Nutrition
  7. Chapter 2: The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet
  8. Chapter 3: Anatomy for Nutrition's Sake
  9. Chapter 4: The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber
  10. Chapter 5: The Lipids: Fats and Oils
  11. Chapter 6: The Proteins and Amino Acids
  12. Chapter 7: The Vitamins: A Functional Approach
  13. Chapter 8: The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach
  14. Chapter 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health
  15. Chapter 10: Weight Management
  16. Chapter 11: Nutrition for Fueling Fitness and Sport
  17. Chapter 12: The Life Cycle: Conception through the Later Years
  18. Chapter 13: Food Safety and the Global Food Supply
  19. Appendix A: Aids to Calculations, Daily Values (DV) for Food Labels, and the USDA Healthy Eating Patterns
  20. Appendix B: Body Mass Index, Key Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults, and Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
  21. Glossary
  22. Index