NutritionEach new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, animations, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Written for majors and advanced non-majors, the Sixth Edition of Nutrition provides a modern, comprehensive introduction to nutrition concepts, guidelines, and functions. Its student-focused approach provides readers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their overall nutrition. New & Key Features: - NEW - This text is among the first to highlight the findings and recommendations put forth in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - UPDATED - Going Green and FYI boxes incorporate the latest nutrition-related research and news - NEW - The new Getting Personal feature encourages students to apply concepts to their own lives - NEW - Animations within the Navigate 2 eBook help simplify difficult concepts |
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Contents
Nutrients and Nourishment | 2 |
Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment | 30 |
Spotlight on Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods | 76 |
Chapter 3 Digestion and Absorption | 104 |
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates | 138 |
Chapter 5 Lipids | 172 |
Chapter 6 Proteins and Amino Acids | 214 |
Chapter 7 Alcohol | 258 |
Maternal and Infant Nutrition | 650 |
From Childhood to Adulthood | 690 |
Microbial Threats and Genetic Engineering | 726 |
The Faces of Global Malnutrition | 760 |
Dietary Reference Intakes | 784 |
Food Composition Tables | 788 |
Exchange Lists for Diabetes | 892 |
USDA Food Intake Patterns | 904 |
Chapter 8 Metabolism | 284 |
Finding Your Equilibrium | 322 |
The Growing Epidemic | 360 |
Chapter 10 FatSoluble Vitamins | 386 |
Chapter 11 WaterSoluble Vitamins | 428 |
Chapter 12 Water and Major Minerals | 464 |
Chapter 13 Trace Minerals | 502 |
Eating for Peak Performance | 542 |
Spotlight on Eating Disorders | 584 |
Chapter 15 Diet and Health | 608 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Nutrition |
| Authors | Paul M. Insel, Don Ross, Kimberley McMahon, Melissa Bernstein |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2016 |
| ISBN | 1284100057, 9781284100051 |
| Length | 1002 pages |
| Subjects | › › Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition Medical / Physician & Patient |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |