Discovering Nutrition

Discovering Nutrition
ISBN-10
1284065367
ISBN-13
9781284065367
Series
Discovering Nutrition
Category
Health & Fitness
Pages
792
Language
English
Published
2014-12-01
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Authors
Don Ross, Melissa Bernstein, Kimberley McMahon

Description

Written for non-majors, Discovering Nutrition, Fifth Edition introduces students to the fundamentals of nutrition with an engaging and personalized approach. The text focuses on teaching behavioral change, personal decision making, and up-to-date scientific concepts in a number of innovative ways. Students will learn practical consumer-based nutrition information using the robust, interactive learning tools and study aids highlighted throughout the text. The Fifth Edition incorporates a new feature, Culture Corner, which introduces individuals within a variety of cultures, and discusses their nutritional customs and behaviors. It also examines the latest discoveries and dietary guidelines and empahsises how our nutritional behaviors influence lifelong personal health and wellness. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

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