Nutrition / Edition 5

by Paul Insel, Don Ross, Kimberley McMahon, Melissa Bernstein

Overview

Each 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284021165
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	04/01/2013
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1024
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California


California Institute of Human Nutrition, California


Logan University


Chicago Medical School

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Food Choices: Nutrients and Nourishment
Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment
Case Spotlight on Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
Chapter 3 Digestion and Absorption
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates
Chapter 5 Lipids
Chapter 6 Proteins and Amino Acids
Chapter 7 Alcohol
Chapter 8 Metabolism
Chapter 9 Energy Balance, Body Composition, and Weight Management
Case Spotlight on Obesity
Chapter 10 Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 11 Water-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter 12 Water and Major Minerals
Chapter 13 Trace Minerals
Chapter 14 Sports Nutrition: Eating for Peak Performance
Case Spotlight on Eating Disorders
Chapter 15 Diet and Health
Chapter 16 Life Cycle: Maternal and Infant Nutrition
Chapter 17 Life Cycle: From Childhood Through Adulthood
Chapter 18 Food Safety and Technology: Microbial Threats and Genetic Engineering
Chapter 19 World View of Nutrition: The Faces of Global Malnutrition

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Amy Hess Fischl, MS RDN LDN BC-ADM CDCES(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This introductory textbook covers all basic aspects of nutrition, from nutrients, guidelines, and assessment to how nutrition affects each aspect of the life cycle. The previous edition was published in 2007, making this a welcome update.
Purpose: The purpose is to introduce concepts of nutrition to all students, regardless of their majors. This book meets the purpose with an interactive approach and plenty of helpful tips and examples.
Audience: Geared for all college students, this book is appropriate for students in all majors as well as for individuals who are interested in learning more about nutrition for themselves.
Features: At a glance, this is a colorful textbook, which makes it enjoyable to read, with a large number of tables and up-to-date references. It focuses on teaching behavior change, personal decision-making, and up-to-date scientific concepts. The interactive approach addresses different learning styles and engages readers to consider their own behavior in light of the knowledge they are gaining. The book covers all pertinent nutrition topics, including nutrients, guidelines, and digestion and absorption. Each chapter includes many interactive sections. The "Think About It" section poses questions for readers to consider how they would behave in the stated circumstances. Also included in each chapter are position statements from major organizations such as the American Dietetic Association on various topics like functional foods for example. Also included are key terms, key concepts summary and Quick Bites, fun facts about particular topics. A section called FYI provides more in-depth information on controversial and hot topics. An online study guide includes exercises and questions to further clarify the information.
Assessment: This book presents a lot of valuable information in an easy-to-read and easy-to-apply manner. Since nutrition is constantly changing, the fourth edition is a welcome one. It does not include the updated dietary guidelines, but that is not a major issue. The topics covered give students all the information they need to have a firm grasp of basic nutrition.

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