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Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living is an interesting, engaging, reliable, and evidence-based introductory textbook with a wide variety of features to promote active learning. A clinical emphasis appeals to all, but is of particular relevance to those studying nutrition, dietetics, or health science professions, including nursing. Real-life and clinical examples, statistics, and evidence from professional sources address current and controversial topics and support the key concepts of the science of nutrition.

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Author:   Tammy Stephenson ,  Megan Sanctuary ,  Caroline Passerrello
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   1.828kg
ISBN:  

9781260702378

ISBN 10:   1260702375
Publication Date:   28 May 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   1264864043
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to NutritionChapter 2 Evaluating Nutrition Information Chapter 3 Basis of a Healthy Diet Chapter 4 Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport Chapter 5 Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber Chapter 6 Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols Chapter 7 Proteins: Amino Acids Chapter 8 Metabolism Chapter 9 Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins Chapter 10 Water-Soluble Vitamins Chapter 11 Water and the Major Minerals Chapter 12 Trace Minerals Chapter 13 Obesity, Energy Balance, and Weight Management Chapter 14 Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Chapter 15 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Chapter 16 Pregnancy and Lactation Chapter 17 Infants, Children, and Adolescents Chapter 18 Nutrition for Older Adults Chapter 19 Food and Water Safety Chapter 20 Global Nutrition

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Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, received her BS in Food Science and Human Nutrition and PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Kentucky. She has taught a wide variety of food, nutrition, and wellness courses, including introductory nutrition, to majors and nonmajors in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky for the past 15 years. Dr. Stephenson is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, serving as Chair of the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals practice group. She has published and presented on service learning, technology in teaching, student-centered learning, and other related topics. Dr. Stephenson has a passion for teaching engaging, interesting, and relevant nutrition courses that has been recognized through multiple teaching and mentoring awards at the university, state, and national levels. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys running, yoga, coaching youth soccer, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family.

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