Understanding Nutrition
by By Whitney, Eleanor Noss and Rolfes, Sharon Rady
Category: Science , Life Sciences , Human Anatomy & Physiology

The leading text for the chemistry/biology-based course for nutrition and health science majors (or students taking nutrition for a science credit). Known for up-to-date presentation of research, emerging issues, and understandable coverage of complicated topics. Coverage of 1995 Dietary Guidelines included. Major revisions in lipids, weight control, vitamins, minerals, fitness, nutrition for older adults, and disease prevention. New problem sets reinforce nutrition concepts and calculations.