Book Details
Orange Code:56969
Paperback:976 pages
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1. An Overview of Nutrition2. Planning a Healthy Diet3. Digestion, Absorption, and Transport4. The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers5. The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols6. Protein: Amino Acids7. Energy Metabolism8. Energy Balance and Body Composition9. Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight10. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation11. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence12. Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years13. Hunger and the Global Environment
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This best-selling introductory nutrition text is praised for its approachable narrative, engaging presentation, and careful explanations. The new Thirteenth Edition of Whitney and Rolfes' UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION takes the study of nutrition to a new level with an integrated pedagogy and an emphasis on active learning, assignable content, and integrated resources. From its beautiful and carefully developed art program to its strong science base, contemporary coverage, and market-leading supplements, the Thirteenth Edition of UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION connects with its readers and continues to set the standard for texts in this market. This text includes 20 chapters beginning with core nutrition topics, such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and following with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition, food safety, and world hunger. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION connects with students--engaging them as it teaches the basic concepts and applications of nutrition. Take a fresh look at UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION.
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