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Stephenson, Tammy J.

Human nutrition : science for healthy living / Tammy J. Stephenson, Ph.D., Wendy J. Schiff, M.S., R.D.FPO. - Updated with 2015-2020 dietary guidelines for Americans. - Newyork Mc Graw Hill 2016 - 661p/; A-100,F ill. 27.5cm

Includes index.

Introduction to nutrition -- Evaluating nutrition information -- Basis of a healthy diet -- Human digestion, absorption, and transport -- Carbohydrates : sugars, starches, and fiber -- Lipids : triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- Proteins : amino acids -- Metabolism : energy from food -- Introduction to vitamins : fat- soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Water and the major minerals -- Trace minerals -- Obesity, energy balance, and weight management -- Eating disorders and disordered eating -- Nutrition for fitness and sport -- Nutrition forpregnancy and lactation -- Nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents -- Nutrition for older adults -- Food and water safety -- Global nutrition.

ISBN: 9781259916830 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2016008800

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human nutrition--Textbooks.

LC Class. No.: QP141 / .S747 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 612.3