1. What Is Nutrition? -- 2. Tools for Healthy Eating -- 3. The Basics of Digestion -- 4. Carbohydrates. Sugars, Starches, and Fiber -- 5. Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids -- 6. Proteins and Amino Acids -- 7. Vitamins -- 8. Minerals and Water -- 9. Alcohol -- 10. Weight Management and Energy Balance -- 11. Nutrition and Fitness -- 12. Consumerism and Sustainability. Food from Farm to Table -- 13. Food Safety and Technology -- 14. Life Cycle Nutrition. Pregnancy through Infancy -- 15. Life Cycle Nutrition. Toddlers through the Later Years -- 16. Hunger at Home and Abroad.
Summary:
Nutrition & You provides students with a personalized approach to understanding nutrition, teaching them to become informed consumers of nutrition information. Joan Salge Blake is known for her engaging writing style, where she addresses students directly, uses clear visuals to explain concepts, and captivates students with humor. Blake encourages students to think critically and relate the science of nutrition to their own dietary habits, enabling them to separate fact from fiction and to distinguish high-quality nutrient sources from those of lesser quality.The 5th Edition includes the latest scientific research and updated coverage of hot topics such as the microbiome and food waste to engage students and encourage behavior change. -- from publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.