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.