Human nutrition : science for healthy living - Stephenson, Tammy J.; Schiff, Wendy J. (New York : McGraw-Hill, 2016)
1. Introduction to nutrition -- 2. Evaluating nutrition information -- 3. Basis of a healthy diet -- 4. Human digestion, absorption, and transport -- 5. Carbohydrates: sugars, starches, and fiber -- 6. Lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- 7. Proteins: amino acids -- 8. Metabolism -- 9. Vitamin overview and fat-soluble vitamins -- 10. Water-soluble vitamins -- 11. Water and major minerals -- 12. Trace Minerals -- 13. Obesity, energy balance, and weight management -- 14. Eating disorders and disordered eating -- 15. Nutrition for fitness and sport -- 16. Prenancy and lactation -- 17. Infants, children, and adolescents -- 18. Nutrition for older adults -- 19. Food and water safety -- 20. Global nutrition.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Nutrition