Nutrition: An Applied Approach

About this book

The Second Edition of Nutrition: An Applied Approach presents introductory nutrition information to non-majors in an applied format that discourages memorization and promotes long-term understanding of the material. The authors capitalize on students natural interest in nutrition by demonstrating how it relates to their health and their everyday lives and by addressing- and debunking- commonly held misconceptions students have. The applied nature of the book is also reflected in the functional organization of the micronutrient chapters. The Role of Nutrition in Our Health Designing a Healthful Diet The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients Alcohol Fat: An Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrient Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients with Macro Powers Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Nutrie