Nutrition Your Life Science (New 1st Editions in Nutrition)
Module 1: NUTRITION BASICS. Nutrition basics and terminology. Carbohydrates. Proteins. Lipids/Fats. Vitamins, minerals, and water. Summary. Module 2: TOOLS TO PLAN, MANAGE, AND EVALUATE DIETS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH. Food Labels. Dietary Reference Intakes. The MyPyramid Food Guidance System. Dietary Guidelines and Recommendations. Food Composition Information and the Exchange List System. Summary. Module 3: NUTRITION IN CHRONIC DISEASE. The Gastrointestinal System. Proteins: From Foods to Cells in the Body. Photosynthesis and Fiber. Carbohydrate Storage and Disorders. Lipids in Heart Disease and Cancer. Summary. Module 4: THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION IN ENERGY BALANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, WEIGHT CONTROL AND FITNESS. Scientific Inquiry Tied To Genetics, Evolution, And Obesity. Energy Balance. Body Composition and Weight Control. Principles of Fitness For Health. The Fundamentals of Exercise Nutrition. Summary. Module 5: THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS. Fat-Soluble Vitamins. Water-Soluble Vitamins. Water and The Electrolytes. Major Minerals in Bone and Protein. Trace Minerals. Summary. Module 6: NUTRITION INFORMATION AND THE FOOD INDUSTRY. Nutrition Information Credibility (Fact versus Fallacy). Food, Drugs, and Supplements. Food Additives. Food Safety: Microbial Growth. Food Safety: Consumer Awareness. Summary. Module 7: NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFESPAN. Reproductive Fitness and Prenatal Nutrition. Nutrition during Infancy and for Lactation. Childhood Nutrition. Adolescent Nutrition. Nutrition for the Older Adult. Summary.