Understanding nutrition / Eleanor Whitney [and 4 others].

ISBN:

9780170366670

Title:

Author:

Whitney, Eleanor Noss, author.

Edition:

3rd Australian & New Zealand edition.

Physical Description:

xxi, 823 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

1. An overview of nutrition. 2. Planning a healthy diet. 3. Digestion, absorption and transport. 4. The carbohydrates: sugar, starch and dietary fibre. 5. The lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. 6. Protein: amino acids. 7. Metabolism: transformations and interactions. 8. Energy balance and body composition. 9. Weight management: overweight, obesity and underweight. 10. The water-soluble vitamins: B group vitamins and vitamin C. 11. The fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K. 12. Water and the major minerals. 13. The trace minerals. 14. Fitness: physical activity, nutrients and body adaptations. 15. Life cycle nutrition: pregnancy and lactation. 16. Life cycle nutrition: infancy, childhood and adolescence. 17. Life cycle nutrition: adulthood and the later years. 18. Diet-related diseases. 19. Consumer concerns about food and water. Appendix A. Cells, hormones and nerves. Appendix B. Basic chemistry concepts. Appendix C. Biochemical structures and pathways. Appendix D. Measures of protein quality. Appendix E. Nutrition assessment. Appendix F. Physical activity and energy requirements. Appendix G. Aids to calculation.

Subject Term:

Nutrition -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Metabolism -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Nutrition.

Metabolism.

Added Author:

Whitney, Eleanor Noss,

Format:

Books

Publication Date:

2017

Publication Information:

South Melbourne, Victoria

Cengage Learning,

[2017]

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Summary

Building upon Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes' classic text, this third Australian and New Zealand edition of Understanding Nutrition is a practical and engaging introduction to the core principles of nutrition. A thorough introductory guide, this text will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to optimise health and wellbeing. With its focus on Australia and New Zealand, the text incorporates current nutrition guidelines, recommendations and public health nutrition issues relevant to those studying and working in nutrition in this region of the world. The text begins with core nutrition topics, such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and follows with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition and food safety. 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.