Understanding Nutrition (14th Edition) by Eleanor Noss Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes is a top-selling introductory nutrition textbook, widely appreciated for its clarity and relevance. This edition emphasizes real-world applications and active learning, making complex nutritional science accessible for students and healthcare professionals alike. With updated content across all chapters, this edition addresses essential topics, including diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, diet-related health issues, physical fitness, lifespan nutrition, food safety, and global hunger. The book’s approachable style and comprehensive resources support a deeper understanding of the role nutrition plays in health and wellness, making it a staple for introductory nutrition courses and professional reference.
 
Table of Contents
 
Introduction to Nutrition
Planning a Healthy Diet
Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers
Lipids: Fats and Oils
Proteins: Amino Acids
Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions
Energy Balance and Body Composition
Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight
Water and the Minerals
The Vitamins
Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation
Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Nutrition Through the Life Span: Adulthood and the Later Years
Diet and Health
Physical Activity and Health
Consumer Concerns about Foods and Water
Hunger and the Global Environment
 
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