Nutrition: Science and Applications

By Mary B. Grosvenor and Lori A. Smolin

Book Overview

Obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world, but many people just aren't aware of the proper nutrition needed in a diet. Smolin guides readers through the science of nutrition, providing real-world examples to show them how to apply this information to their lives. Each chapter delves into the strong science base while exploring the basis of current nutrition recommendations. This approach will help readers effectively evaluate new information that they encounter.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471420859
• ISBN13: 9780471420859
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 912 Pages
• Weight: 4.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.8" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Good Information!

This book provided quality information, however it was hard to read at times. The pyramid information is incorrect (new pyramid was posted online recently) but the information on vitamins is well presented and easy to learn.

The last owner of this book was great...

about dog-earing the correct pages! The condition of the book was perfectly acceptable:)

Interesting textbook for student or lay person

This book is designed as a textbook but is fascinating for the lay-person also. Divided into five sections "Sorting Fact From Fantasy", "Energy Containing Nutrients", "From Deficiency to Excess", "Applying Nuutrition to Life", and "Nutrition in Today's World" with a practical, everyday life approach. A useful and interesting primer.