Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies

Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
ISBN-10
1133609996
ISBN-13
9781133609995
Series
Nutrition
Category
Food
Pages
848
Language
English
Published
2013
Authors
Ellie Whitney, Frances Sizer

Description

Ideal for both non-majors and mixed-majors, NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES, 13e, International Edition provides practical applications and accessible explanations to dispel common misconceptions about nutrition and empower readers to make lasting behavior changes.Do pregnant women really crave pickles and ice cream? Are carbohydrates good or bad? These and many more topics are explored in NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES, 13e, International Edition.The Thirteenth Edition of this text dispels common misconceptions about nutrition, and equips you with a thorough understanding of important nutrition concepts and tools that empower you to make informed decisions about your own nutrition choices.Known for its clear explanations that show you how topics relate to your life, the text provides the basics of nutrition—from how to be a good consumer to understanding the science of nutrition—and is packed with interactive learning tools and study aids to help you in your course.

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