Description Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition has the richly deserved reputation of providing an accurate, current, in-depth, and thoughtful introduction to the dynamic field of nutrition. The authors have endeavored to build upon this tradition of excellence by enriching this edition for both students and instructors. Their passion for nutrition, genuine desire to promote student learning, and their commitment to scientific accuracy, coupled with constructive comments from instructors and students, guided them in this revision.
Table of Contents Part 1 Nutrition Fundamentals
Chapter: 1 The Science of Nutrition
Chapter: 2 Tools of a Healthy Diet
Chapter: 3 The Food Supply
Chapter: 4 Human Digestion and Absorption
Part 2 Energy-Yielding Nutrients and Alcohol
Chapter: 5 Carbohydrates
Chapter: 6 Lipids
Chapter: 7 Protein
Chapter: 8 Alcohol
Part 3 Metabolism and Energy Balance
Chapter: 9 Energy Metabolism
Chapter: 10 Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders
Chapter: 11 Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports
Part 4 Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter: 12 The Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter: 13 The Water-Soluble Vitamins
Chapter: 14 Water and Major Minerals
Chapter: 15 Trace Minerals
Part 5 Nutrition Applications in the Life Cycle
Chapter: 16 Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Chapter: 17 Nutrition during the Growing Years
Chapter: 18 Nutrition during the Adult Years