science for healthy living Stephenson, Tammy J. creator Schiff, Wendy. text bibliography nyu 2016 2016 monographic eng

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xxvi, 661 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm Introduction to nutrition -- Evaluating nutrition information -- Basis of a healthy died -- Human digestion, absorption, and transport -- Carbohydrates: sugars, starches, and fiber -- Lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- Proteins: amino acids -- Metabolism -- Vitamin overview and fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Trace minerals -- Obesity, energy balance, and weight management -- Eating disorders and disordered eating -- Nutrition for fitness and sport -- Pregnancy and lactation -- Infants, children, and adolescents -- Nutrition for older adults -- Food and water safety -- Global nutrition -- Appendix A: English- metric conversions and metric-to-household units -- Appendix B: Basic chemistry concepts -- Appendix C: Basic anatomy and physiology concepts -- Appendix D: Major monosaccharides, amino acids, and vitamins -- Appendix E: Vitamins involved in energy metabolism -- Appendix F: Nutrition assessment -- Appendix G: Daily values table -- Appendix H: Canada's food guide -- Appendix I: Food composition table. Tammy J. Stephenson and Wendy J. Schiff Includes bibliographical references and index. Human nutrition Textbooks QP141 .S647 2016 612.3 9780073402529 2014021269 DLC 140530 20231206110735.0 18171031 eng