Understanding Nutrition
Whitney N. Eleanor, Sharon Rady Rolfes, Tim Crowe, David Cameron-Smith, Adam Walsh
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Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Cengage Learning Australia
Publisher Place: South Melbourne
Publisher Year: 2010
Edition: First Edition
Description: 821 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. Australian - New Zealand Edition
Publishers Description: A practical and engaging introduction to the core principles of nutrition. A thorough introductory guide, this text will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to optimise health and well-being. With its focus on Australasia, the text incorporates current nutrition recommendations and public health nutrition issues relevant to those studying and working in nutrition in this region of the world. The text begins with core nutrition topics, such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and follows with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition and food safety. With a consistent level and readability, careful explanations of all key topics (including energy metabolism and other complex processes), this is a book that connects with students; engaging them as it teaches them the basic concepts and applications of nutrition.
ISBN: 9780170185240
(197638)
