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Preface | |
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Fundamentals of Nutrition and Food | |
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Introduction to Nutrition | |
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Factors Influencing Food Selection | |
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Flavor | |
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Other Aspects of Food | |
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Demographics | |
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Culture and Religion | |
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Health | |
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Social and Emotional Influences | |
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Food Industry and the Media | |
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Environmental Concerns | |
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Basic Nutrition Concepts | |
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Nutrition | |
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Kilocalories | |
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Nutrients | |
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Nutrient Density | |
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Characteristics of a Nutritious Diet | |
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Nutrient Recommendations: Dietary Reference Intakes | |
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What Happens When You Eat | |
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Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
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Gastrointestinal Tract | |
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Food Facts: How to Recognize Whole Foods, Processed Foods, and Organic Foods | |
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Hot Topic: How the American Diet Impacts the Environment | |
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Using Dietary Recommendations, Food Guides, and Food Labels to Plan Menus | |
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Dietary Recommendations and Food Guides | |
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans | |
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MyPyramid | |
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Food Labels | |
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Nutrition Facts | |
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Nutrient Claims | |
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Health Claims | |
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Portion Size Comparisons | |
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Food Facts: Nutrient Analysis of Recipes | |
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Hot Topic: Quack! Quack! | |
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Carbohydrates | |
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Functions of Carbohydrates | |
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Simple Carbohydrates (Sugars) | |
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Monosaccharides | |
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Disaccharides | |
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Added Sugars | |
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Health Issues | |
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Complex Carbohydrates (Starches and Fibers) | |
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Starches | |
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Health Effects of Starches | |
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Fibers | |
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Health Effects of Fibers | |
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Nutrition Science Focus: Carbohydrates | |
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Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Carbohydrates | |
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Dietary Recommendations for Carbohydrates | |
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Ingredient Focus: High-Fiber Grains and Legumes | |
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Grains | |
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Chef's Tips | |
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Legumes | |
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Chef's Tips | |
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Food Facts: The Glycemic Index for Foods | |
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Hot Topic: Artificial and Reduced-Kcalorie Sweeteners | |
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Lipids: Fats and Oils | |
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Functions of Lipids | |
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Triglycerides | |
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Triglycerides in Food | |
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Trans Fats | |
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Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty | |
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Acids | |
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Cholesterol | |
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Nutrition Science Focus: Lipids | |
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Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
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Lipids and Health | |
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Heart Disease | |
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Cancer | |
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Dietary Recommendations | |
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Ingredient Focus: Milk, Dairy Products, and Eggs | |
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Chef's Tips | |
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Food Facts: Oils and Margarines | |
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Hot Topic: Trans Fats in Restaurants | |
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Structure of Protein | |
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Functions of Protein | |
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Nutrition Science Focus: Protein | |
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Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism | |
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Protein in Food | |
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Health Effects of Protein | |
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Dietary Recommendations for Protein | |
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Ingredient Focus: Meat, Poultry, and Fish | |
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Chef's Tips | |
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Food Facts: Soy Foods and Their Health Benefits | |
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Chef's Tips | |
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Hot Topic: Irradiation | |
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Vitamins | |
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Characteristics of Vitamins | |
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Fat-Soluble Vitamins | |
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Vitamin A | |
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Vitamin D | |
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Vitamin E | |
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Vitamin K | |
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Water-Soluble Vitamins | |
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Vitamin C | |
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Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Niacin | |
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Vitamin B6 | |
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Folate | |
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Vitamin B12 | |
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Pantothenic Acid and Biotin | |
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Choline and Vitaminlike Substances | |
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Ingredient Focus: Fruits and Vegetables | |
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Nutrition: Healt | |