# The Science of Nutrition

- By: Heather L Lehman
- Publisher: The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT)
- Source: [Open Textbook Library](https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/the-science-of-nutrition)
- Licence: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
- PDF: https://paadopt.org/bookshelf/the-science-of-nutrition/
- eBook: https://paadopt.org/bookshelf/the-science-of-nutrition/

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.