Supplement table of contents. Table of food composition -- Portion sizes -- Food labels and nutrition facts panels -- Aids to calculation
The science of nutrition -- Nutritional assessment and dietary planning -- Chemical, biological, and physiological aspects of nutrition -- Carbohydrates : Nutrition matters ; nutrition and diabetes -- Protein : Nutrition matters ; food safety -- Lipids : Nutrition matters ; nutrition and cardiovascular health -- Energy metabolism : Nutrition matters ; alcohol, health, and disease -- Energy balance and body weight regulation : Nutrition matters ; disordered eating -- Physical activity and health -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Fat-soluble vitamins : Nutrition matters ; nutrition and cancer -- The major minerals and water : Nutrition matters ; nutrition and bone health -- The trace minerals -- Life cycle nutrition : Nutrition matters ; food security, hunger, and malnutrition -- Appendices : Aids to calculation ; estimated energy requirement (EER) calculations and physical activity values (PA) ; summary of the 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans ; the exchange system ; answers to study card review questions
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Clearly explains the scientific principles underlying nutrition while incorporating applications to promote a complete understanding of core concepts. This integrated approach provides a strong science foundation in a context relevant to students' daily lives and their careers. Supported by an impressive visual design, engaging case studies and interactive digital resources, Nutritional Sciences offers a unique, balanced program for teaching and learning