Nutrition
eBook - ePub

Nutrition

A Beginner's Guide

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Nutrition

A Beginner's Guide

About this book

A no-nonsense guide to the science of what we eat and how to make nutrition work for you Shocking obesity rates, the rise of eating disorders, killer food allergies, super foods that cure cancer: as the headlines shout every week, we have never been more engaged, or struggled so hard, with what we put in our mouths. Separating fact from fiction, award-winning health journalist and nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer combines the latest science with practical advice on what really matters to explain exactly how food influences our health and well-being. From the mechanics of digestion and the chemical composition of macro and micronutrients to methods of healthy weight loss and aiding medical conditions with various foods, all the key issues and debates are covered making this essential reading for medics and trainee nutritionists as well as anyone interested in making informed decisions about their diet.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover 
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents 
  7. Tables and diagrams
  8. Introduction: do you live to eat or eat to live?
  9. 1. The ins and outs of digestion
  10. 2. Getting down to basics: macronutrients
  11. 3. Fuelling up: energy
  12. 4. Essential micronutrients: vitamins
  13. 5. Essential micronutrients: minerals and trace elements
  14. 6. Functional foods: phytochemicals and probiotics
  15. 7. Water, acid, alcohol, salt and additives
  16. 8. What is a balanced diet?
  17. 9. Omnivores, piscivores, vegetarians and vegans
  18. 10. Nutrition and weight
  19. Resources and further reading
  20. Index