Chapter 1 Nutrition: Food for Health |
Nutrition and the Modern Diet |
The Changing American Food Supply |
Off the Shelf The Cost of Convenience |
How Healthy Is the American Diet |
Food Provides Nutrients |
Classes of Nutrients |
Functions of Nutrients |
Nutrient Intake and Health |
Food Choices for a Healthy Diet |
Factors that Affect Food Choices |
Choosing a Healthy Diet |
Understanding Science Helps Understand Nutrition |
The Scientific Method |
What Makes a Good Experiment?Interpretation of Experimental Results |
Types of Nutrition Research Studies |
Science Applied From "Seven Countries" to the Mediterranean Diet |
Critical Thinking Using the Scientific Method |
Ethical Concerns in Scientific Study |
Identifying Reliable Nutrition Information |
Off the Label Read the Whole Label to Know What You Are Choosing |
Postscript, Applications, Summary, Review Questions, References |
Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition |
Nutrition Recommendations for the Modern Diet |
Early Nutrition Recommendations |
Nutrition Recommendations in the United States |
Dietary Reference Intakes |
Nutrient Recommendations |
Energy Recommendations |
Applications of the Dietary Reference Intakes |
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans |
Development of the Dietary Guidelines |
Recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines, 2005 |
MyPyramid: Applying the Dietary Guidelines |
The Food Group Concept |
MyPyramid Food Groups and Servings |
Discretionary Kcalories |
Key Messages of MyPyramid |
Finding Your Pyramid Plan |
Critical Thinking The Personalized Pyramid |
Food and Supplement Labels |
Food Labels |
Off the Shelf Choosing Off the Menu |
Dietary Supplement Labels |
Off the Label Using Food Labels to Choose a Diet That Meets Recommendations |
Label Claims |
Exchange Lists |
Other Guidelines for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
The Healthy People Initiative |
Recommendations for Reducing Risks for Specific Diseases |
Assessing Nutritional Health |
Individual Nutritional Health |
Science Applied The Art of Assessing Food Intake |
Nutritional Health of the Population |
Critical Thinking Assessing Nutritional Health |
Postscript, Applications, Summary, Review Questions, References |
Chapter 3 Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism |
Food Becomes Us |
Atoms and Molecules |
Cells, Tissues, and Organs |
Organ Systems |
An Overview of the Digestive System |
Structure of the Gastrointestinal Tract |
Digestive Secretions |
Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function |
The Gastrointestinal Tract and Immune Function |
Digestion and Absorption |
Sights, Sounds, and Smells |
Mouth |
Pharynx |
Esophagus |
Stomach |
Small Intestine |
Large Intestine |
Off the Shelf Should You Feed Your Flora?Digestion and Health |
Common Digestive Problems |
Off the Label Antacids: Getting the Drug Facts |
Alternate Feeding Methods |
The Digestive System Throughout Life |
Science Applied Discovering What Causes Ulcers |
Transporting Nutrients to Body Cells |
The Cardiovascular System |
Critical Thinking Gastrointestinal Problems Can Affect Nutrition |
The Hepatic Portal Circulation |
The Lymphatic System |
Entering Cells |
Metabolism of Nutrients: An Overview |
Metabolic Pathways |
Producing Energy |
Synthesizing New Molecules |
Elimination of Metabolic Wastes |
Lungs and Skin |
Kidneys |
Postscript, Applications, Summary, Review Questions, References |
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches,and Fiber |
Carbohydrates in the Modern Diet |
Refined Carbohydrates |
Added Sugars |
Off the Shelf Choosing Whole Grains: Not as Easy as it Sounds |
Simple and Complex Carbohydrates |
Simple Carbohydrates |
Complex Carbohydrates |
Carbohydrates in the Digestive Tract |
Digestible Carbohydrates |
Lactose Intolerance |
Indigestible Carbohydrates |
Science Applied Cereal Fibers and Health |
Carbohydrates in the Body |
Using Carbohydrate to Produce Energy |
Making Glucose from Protein |
Breaking Down Fat |
Regulating Blood Glucose |
Abnormal Blood Glucose Regulation |
Diabetes Mellitus |
Hypoglycemia |
Carbohydrates and Health |
Dental Caries |
Does Sugar Cause Hyperactivity |
Do Carbohydrates Affect Body Weight |
Critical Thinking Losing Weight on a Low-Carbohydrate Diet |
Refined Carbohydrates and Diab |