The Science of Nutrition

by Heather L. Lehman

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The Science of Nutrition offers a clear and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of nutrition. This textbook bridges evidence-based research with practical application, making it ideal for both nutrition or science majors and non-majors. Students will explore how nutrition is studied, how dietary recommendations are developed, and why these guidelines matter for health.

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Publisher
Millersville University
Subjects
Medicine
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, as LibreTexts states it. Non-commercial use only.
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: The Science of Nutrition
  7. 1.1: Introduction
  8. 1.2: Major Nutrients
  9. 1.3: Food Is Energy
  10. 1.4: Nutritional Research
  11. 1.5: Chapter 1 References
  12. 2: Nutritional Assessment
  13. 2.1: Nutritional Status
  14. 2.2: Nutritional Adequacy Standards
  15. 2.3: Energy Requirements
  16. 2.4: Total Energy Expenditure
  17. 2.5: Energy Balance
  18. 2.6: Application of Nutrient Standards
  19. 2.7: Chapter 2 References
  20. 3: Digestive System
  21. 3.1: Overview of the Digestive System
  22. 3.2: Functions of the Digestive Organs
  23. 3.3: Chapter 3 References
  24. 4: Carbohydrates
  25. 4.1: Classification of Carbohydrates
  26. 4.2: Nutrition And Diabetes Mellitus
  27. 4.3: Carbohydrate Recommendations
  28. 4.4: Chapter 4 References
  29. 5: Proteins
  30. 5.1: Protein Structure
  31. 5.2: Amino Acid Classification
  32. 5.3: Food Proteins
  33. 5.4: Why We Need Protein
  34. 5.5: Chapter 5 References
  35. 6: Lipids
  36. 6.1: Lipid Structures
  37. 6.2: Lipid Transport
  38. 6.3: Dietary Recommendations for Lipids
  39. 6.4: Chapter 6 References
  40. 7: Water
  41. 7.1: Water Is the Essence of Life
  42. 7.2: Fluid Balance
  43. 7.3: How Much Water Do We Need?
  44. 7.4: Chapter 7 References
  45. 8: Vitamins
  46. 8.1: Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  47. 8.2: Water-Soluble Vitamins
  48. 8.3: Food Fortification and Enrichment
  49. 8.4: Chapter 8 References
  50. 9: Minerals
  51. 9.1: Major Minerals
  52. 9.2: Trace Minerals
  53. 9.3: Chapter 9 References
  54. 10: Making Healthy Choices
  55. 10.1: The Food Groups
  56. 10.2: New Page
  57. 10.3: MyPlate
  58. 10.4: 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  59. 10.5: Chapter 10 References
  60. 11: Physical Activity
  61. 11.1: Categories of Physical Activity
  62. 11.2: Physical Activity Guidelines
  63. 11.3: Benefits of Physical Activity
  64. 11.4: Get Active!
  65. 11.5: Chapter 11 References
  66. Back Matter
  67. Appendix- Image Transcripts
  68. Detailed Licensing
  69. Glossary
  70. Index