Understanding Nutrition by Sharon Rady Rolfes and Ellie Whitney (MindTap, 16e)

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Very Good: A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, ...
Unit Type
Unit
Educational Level
Adult & Further Education
Personalized
No
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Unit Quantity
1
ISBN
9780357447512
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
0357447514
ISBN-13
9780357447512
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11050059693

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
816 Pages
Publication Name
Understanding Nutrition
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Subject
Nutrition, Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, Diet & Nutrition / General
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Health & Fitness, Science, Medical
Author
Sharon Rady Rolfes, Ellie Whitney
Series
Mindtap Course List Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
63.3 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
16
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
613.2
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
1. An Overview of Nutrition. Highlight 1: Nutrition Information and Misinformation. 2. Planning a Healthy Diet. Highlight 2: Plant-Based Diets. 3. Digestion, Absorption and Transport. Highlight 3: Common Digestive Problems. 4. The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers. Highlight 4: Carbs, kCalories and Controversies. 5. The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Sterols. Highlight 5: High-Fat Foods -- Friend or Foe? 6. Protein: Amino Acids. Highlight 6: Nutritional Genomics. 7. Energy Metabolism. Highlight 7: Alcohol in the Body. 8. Energy Balance and Body Composition. Highlight 8: Eating Disorders. 9. Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity and Underweight. Highlight 9: The Latest and Greatest Weight-Loss Diet -- Again. 10. The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C. Highlight 10: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. 11. The Fat-Soluble Vitamins, A, D, E and K. Highlight 11: Antioxidant Nutrients in Disease Prevention. 12. Water and the Major Minerals. Highlight 12: Osteoporosis and Calcium. 13. The Trace Minerals. Highlight 13: Phytochemicals and Functional Foods. 14. Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients and Body Adaptations. Highlight 14: Supplements as Ergogenic Aids. 15. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation. Highlight 15: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. 16. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence. Highlight 16: Childhood Obesity and the Early Development of Chronic Diseases. 17. Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years. Highlight 17: Nutrient-Drug Interactions. 18. Diet and Health. Highlight 18: Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 19. Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water. Highlight 19: Food Biotechnology. 20. Hunger and the Global Environment. Highlight 20: Environmentally Friendly Food Choices. Appendix A: Cells, Hormones, and Nerves. Appendix B: Basic Chemistry Concepts. Appendix C: Biochemical Structures and Pathways. Appendix D: Measures of Protein Quality. Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment. Appendix F: Estimated Energy Needs. Appendix G: Choose Your Foods: Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management. Appendix H: Aids to Calculation. Appendix I: WHO Nutrition Recommendations. Appendix J: Healthy People 2030. Glossary. Index.
Synopsis
Prepare for your future career in nutrition with this bestselling text--which makes the science of nutrition relatable and meaningful. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION makes the sometimes confusing topic of nutrition easy to understand by offering step-by-step coverage of nutrition concepts and related processes. Vivid illustrations and quick-reference nutrition tables make even the most difficult concepts easy to master. With an understanding of nutrition, you can make healthy choices in your daily life and provide others with accurate information in your professional career.
LC Classification Number
QP141.W46 2021

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