Understanding NutritionUpplaga 11

Used by more than one million students at colleges throughout the country, Whitney and Rolfes' UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION is THE best-selling introductory nutrition text on the market today! While maintaining the stellar quality and support that discerning instructors demand for the majors course, the new Eleventh Edition adds innovative features, new research findings, emerging issues in nutrition, and new supplements that support course objectives and future career opportunities. From its stunningly restyled and refined art program to its strong science base, contemporary coverage, and market-leading resources, including the new CengageNOW online study/course management tool and Thomson Audio Study Products that accompany this text, the Eleventh Edition of UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION connects with its readers and continues to set the standards for texts in this market. Whitney and Rolfes include 20 chapters, beginning with core nutrition topics, such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and following with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition, food safety, and world hunger. Praised for its consistent level and readability, careful explanations of all key topics (including energy metabolism and other complex processes), this is a book that CONNECTS with students-engaging them as it teaches them the basic concepts and applications of nutrition. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.