Human nutrition : science for healthy living / Tammy J. Stephenson Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Wendy J. Schiff MS., RDN.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living is an interesting, engaging, reliable, and evidence-based introductory textbook with a wide variety of features to promote active learning. A clinical emphasis appeals to all, but is of particular relevance to those studying nutrition, dietetics, or health science professions, including nursing. Real-life and clinical examples, statistics, and evidence from professional sources address current and controversial topics and support the key concepts of the science of nutrition. Human Nutrition provides the framework for students to not just memorize facts, but to truly learn and apply the science of nutrition. The knowledge gained can be applied not only to a future profession, but, just as importantly, to everyday life. Our hope is that readers share the practical advice and key concepts learned in the textbook with family and friends to promote optimal health and wellness.