Nutrition Science and Applications

Name: Nutrition Science and Applications
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ISBN: 9780470524749

ISBN-10: 047052474X

ISBN-13: 9780470524749

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Lori A. Smolin, Mary B. Grosvenor, Smolin

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Guiding nutritionists toward an understanding of the scientific principles underlying what they know about nutrition, this book helps them gain effective decision-making skills about nutritional choices. Unique Science Applied boxes answer the questions about how we learn what we know about the science of nutrition and why knowledge changes. Critical Thinking exercises included in each chapter allow them to learn the basics of how to think about a problem or situation creatively and critically. A case study is also included in each chapter that builds interest in the material. Each chapter then concludes with a postscript that solidifies the nutritionists' understanding of the links between…

Book details

List price: $127.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/22/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 936
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 4.752
Language: English




Nutrition: Food for Health



Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition



Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism



Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber



Lipids


Focus on Alcohol



Proteins and Amino Acids



Energy Balance and Weight Management


Focus on Eating Disorders



The Water-Soluble Vitamins



The Fat-Soluble Vitamins


Focus on Phyotchemicals



Water and the Electrolytes



Major Minerals and Bone Health



The Trace Elements


Focus on Non-Vitamin and Non-Mineral Supplements



Nutrition and Physical Activity



Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation



Nutrition from Infancy to Adolescence



Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years



Food Safety


Focus on Biotechnology



World Hunger and Malnutrition


Appendices A-1


Glossary G-1


Index I-1