Perspectives in NutritionThis introductory nutrition text presents fundamental concepts of nutrition, including diet planning and the body's use of food nutrients throughout the life cycle. Wardlaw and Insel emphasize the application of nutrition principles in the student's everyday life. |
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What Nourishes You? | 3 |
The Effects of Aging on the Nutritional Health | 22 |
Summary | 25 |
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