{"product_id":"visualizing-nutrition-isbn-9781119592877","title":"Visualizing Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVisualizing Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e helps students understand the science behind nutrition, the sociocultural impact of food and diet, and the many ways dietary choices affect metabolism, health, and well-being. Providing an immersive and engaging visual approach to nutrition science, this accessible textbook teaches students how to think critically about what to eat — empowering them to be informed consumers when making nutrition decisions. Rooted in contemporary nutritional research, the text highlights the importance of diet in preventing disease and improving general health and wellness. The fifth edition has been fully revised throughout, containing the most current information available on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.   \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadable, easy-to-understand chapters explore digestion, carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, vitamins and minerals, energy balance, weight management, physical activity, nutrition during pregnancy, and other important nutrition topics. The book features a comprehensive range of pedagogical tools and multimedia resources designed to increase comprehension, strengthen critical thinking skills, and demonstrate the relevance of nutrition in students’ personal lives.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition: Everyday Choices 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Food Choices and Nutrient Intake 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Nutrients and Their Functions 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Nutrition in Health and Disease 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Choosing a Healthy Diet 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Evaluating Nutrition Information 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuidelines for a Healthy Diet 24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Nutrition Recommendations 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 MyPlate: Putting the Guidelines into Practice 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Food and Supplement Labels 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestion: From Meals to Molecules 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Organization of Life 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Digestive System 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 The Digestive System in Health and Disease 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Delivering Nutrients and Eliminating Wastes 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 An Overview of Metabolism 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Carbohydrates in Our Food 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Types of Carbohydrates 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Carbohydrate Functions 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Carbohydrates in Health and Disease 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Meeting Carbohydrate Needs 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols 116\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Fats in Our Food 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Types of Lipids 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Absorbing and Transporting Lipids 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Lipid Functions 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Lipids in Health and Disease 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Meeting Lipid Needs 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eProteins and Amino Acids 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Proteins in Our Food 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Structure of Amino Acids and Proteins 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Protein Digestion and Absorption 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Protein Synthesis and Functions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Protein in Health and Disease 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Meeting Protein Needs 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Vegetarian Diets 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitamins 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 A Vitamin Primer 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Vitamins and Energy Metabolism 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Vitamins and Healthy Blood 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Antioxidant Vitamins 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Vitamins in Gene Expression 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Meeting Needs with Dietary Supplements 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater and Minerals 226\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Water 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 An Overview of Minerals 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Minerals and Bone Health 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Minerals and Healthy Blood 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Antioxidant Minerals 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Minerals and Energy Metabolism 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergy Balance and Weight Management 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 The Obesity Epidemic 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Body Weight and Health 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Energy Balance 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 What Determines Body Size and Shape? 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Managing Body Weight 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Medications and Surgery for Weight Loss 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Eating Disorders 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity 314\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Food, Physical Activity, and Health 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 The Components of Fitness 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Recommendations for Physical Activity 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Fueling Activity 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Energy and Nutrient Needs for Physical Activity 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Food and Drink to Optimize Performance 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Ergogenic Aids 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy 352\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Changes in the Body During Pregnancy 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Factors That Increase Pregnancy Risks 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Lactation 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Nutrition for Infants 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition from 1 to 100 384\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 The Nutritional Health of America’s Youth 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Nutrition for Children 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Nutrition for Adolescents 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Nutrition for the Adult Years 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 The Impact of Alcohol Throughout Life 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Safe Is Our Food Supply? 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