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Understanding Nutrition, International Edition
About this book
Prepare for your future career in nutrition with this bestselling text—which makes the science of nutrition relatable and meaningful. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION makes the sometimes confusing topic of nutrition easy to understand by offering step-by-step coverage of nutrition concepts and related processes. Vivid illustrations and quick-reference nutrition tables make even the most difficult concepts easy to master. With an understanding of nutrition, you can make healthy choices in your daily life and provide others with accurate information in your professional career.
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Yes, you can access Understanding Nutrition, International Edition by Ellie Whitney, Sharon Rolfes in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- About the Authors
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Reviewers of Recent Editions
- Chapter 1: The Basics of Nutrition
- Chapter 2: Meal Planning for a Healthy Lifestyle
- Chapter 3: Food and Nutrient Assimilation
- Chapter 4: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers - The Carbohydrates
- Chapter 5: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols - The Lipids
- Chapter 6: Protein: Amino Acids
- Chapter 7: Energy Metabolism
- Chapter 8: Energy Balance and Body Composition
- Chapter 9: Managing Body Weight
- Chapter 10: B Vitamins and Vitamin C - The Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Chapter 11: Vitamins A, D, E, and K - The Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Chapter 12: The Major Minerals and Water
- Chapter 13: The Trace Minerals
- Chapter 14: Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations
- Chapter 15: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Chapter 16: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle: Infants, Children and Adolescents
- Chapter 17: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle: Adults and the Elderly
- Chapter 18: The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Disease
- Chapter 19: Food and Water: Possible Concerns and Contaminants
- Chapter 20: Hunger and the Environment
- Appendixes
- Glossary
- Index