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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 1025 pages, weight: 1814 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 15-Feb-2022
  • Leidėjas: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1284210952
  • ISBN-13: 9781284210958
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 1025 pages, weight: 1814 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 15-Feb-2022
  • Leidėjas: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1284210952
  • ISBN-13: 9781284210958
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"Given the vast amount of research focused on food and nutrition, it can prove daunting for introductory nutrition instructors to present their students with the latest scientific content. Insel's Nutrition presents the latest nutrition research in an accessible format, supplemented by a behavior-change approach that encourages active student engagement"--

Written for major and advanced non-major course offerings, Nutrition, Seventh Edition provides students with a comprehensive, current, and science-based introduction to nutrition concepts, guidelines, and functions. It's student-focused approach provides information about topics and issues that concern them -- a balanced diet, nutritional supplements, weight management, exercise, and much more. Throughout each chapter readers will engage with the latest dietary guidelines, scientific evidence, and national standards to help individuals follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage.- Provides updated content reflects the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 22020-2025 released in December of 2020.- Includes updated Getting Personal features which encourage students to apply their nutritional knowledge to understanding their own diets.- Incorporates revised food source charts in the vitamins and minerals chapters which more clearly convey common sources for vitamins and minerals.- Includes revised statistics and data throughout that reflects the current state of nutrition in America and the world.- Provides the updated Position Statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Heart Association, and other organizations.- Includes new and updated FYI, Going Green, and Quick Bites features which provide in-depth discussions of controversial issues and topics for classroom discussion.
Preface xxi
About the Authors xxix
Chapter 1 Food Choices: Nutrients and Nourishment
2(30)
Why Do We Eat the Way We Do?
3(1)
Personal Preferences
4(1)
Sensory Influences: Taste, Smell, and Texture
5(1)
Emotional and Cognitive Influences
5(2)
Social Factors
7(1)
Environment
7(1)
Going Green
8(1)
FYI: Food and Culture
9(1)
Social-Ecological Model
10(1)
The Standard American Diet
10(2)
Introducing the Nutrients
12(1)
Definition of Nutrients
12(2)
Carbohydrates
14(1)
Lipids
14(1)
Proteins
15(1)
Vitamins
15(1)
Minerals
15(1)
Water
16(1)
Nutrients and Energy
16(1)
Energy in Foods
16(2)
Diet and Health
18(1)
Applying the Scientific Process to Nutrition
19(4)
From Research Study to Headline
23(1)
Publishing Experimental Results
23(1)
From Journals to the Public
23(2)
Sorting Facts and Fallacies in the Media
25(1)
FYI: The Affordable Care Act and Nutrition
26(2)
Learning Portfolio
28(1)
Key Terms
28(1)
Study Points
28(1)
Study Questions
28(1)
Try This
29(1)
Getting Personal
29(1)
References
30(2)
Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment
32(72)
Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health
34(1)
Adequacy
34(1)
Balance
34(1)
Calorie Control
34(1)
Nutrient Density
35(1)
Going Green: Is the American Diet Contributing to a Warmer Planet?
35(1)
Moderation
36(1)
Variety
37(1)
Dietary Guidelines
37(1)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
37(1)
Dietary Guidelines Focus on Life Stages
38(1)
Dietary Pattern
39(1)
Make Every Bite Count with the Dietary Guidelines
39(1)
Overarching Guidelines
40(1)
Key Recommendations
41(1)
Ways to Incorporate the Dietary Guidelines into Your Daily Life
42(2)
From Dietary Guidelines to Planning: What You Will Eat
44(1)
MyPlate
45(1)
FYI: MyPlate: Foods, Serving Sizes, and Tips
46(3)
Canada's Food Guide
49(1)
Using MyPlate or Canada's Food Guide in Diet Planning
50(3)
FYI: Portion Distortion
53(1)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
53(1)
Recommendations for Nutrient Intake: The DRIs
54(1)
Understanding Dietary Standards
54(1)
A Brief History of Dietary Standards
54(1)
Dietary Reference Intakes
55(2)
Use of Dietary Standards
57(1)
Food Labels
57(1)
Ingredients and Other Basic Information
58(1)
Nutrition Facts Panel
59(1)
Daily Values
60(1)
Nutrient Content Claims
61(1)
Health Claims
61(2)
Structure/Function Claims
63(1)
Using Labels to Make Healthful Food Choices
63(1)
FYI: Definitions for Nutrient Content Claims on Food Labels
64(1)
Nutrition Assessment: Determining Nutritional Health
65(1)
The Continuum of Nutritional Status
65(1)
Nutrition Assessment of Individuals
66(1)
Nutrition Assessment of Populations
66(1)
Nutrition Assessment Methods
66(1)
Anthropometric Measurements
67(1)
Biochemical Tests
68(1)
Clinical Observations
68(1)
Dietary Intake
69(1)
Methods of Evaluating Dietary Intake Data
70(1)
Outcomes of Nutrition Assessment
70(1)
Learning Portfolio
71(1)
Key Terms
71(1)
Study Points
71(1)
Study Questions
71(1)
Try This
72(1)
Getting Personal
72(2)
References
74(2)
Spotlight on Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
76(1)
Dietary Supplements: Vitamins and Minerals
77(2)
Moderate Supplementation
79(1)
Megadoses in Conventional Medical Management
79(2)
Megadosing Beyond Conventional Medicine: Orthomolecular Nutrition
81(1)
Drawbacks of Megadoses
81(1)
Dietary Supplements: Natural Health Products
82(1)
Helpful Herbs, Harmful Herbs
83(2)
Other Dietary Supplements
85(1)
Dietary Supplements in the Marketplace
86(1)
The FTC and Supplement Advertising
86(1)
The FDA and Supplement Regulation
86(1)
Supplement Labels
87(1)
Canadian Regulations
88(1)
Choosing Dietary Supplements
88(1)
FYI: Shopping for Supplements
89(1)
Fraudulent Products
90(1)
Functional Foods
91(1)
Phytochemicals Make Foods Functional
91(4)
Foods Enhanced with Functional Ingredients and Additives
95(1)
Regulatory Issues for Functional Foods
95(1)
Health Claims for Functional Foods
96(1)
Structure/Function Claims for Functional Foods
97(1)
Strategies for Functional Food Use
97(2)
FYI: Defining Complementary and Integrative Health: How Does Nutrition Fit?
99(2)
Learning Portfolio
101(1)
Key Terms
101(1)
Study Points
101(1)
Study Questions
102(1)
Try This
102(1)
References
102(2)
Chapter 3 Digestion and Absorption
104(38)
Taste and Smell: The Beginnings of Our Food Experience
105(1)
The Gastrointestinal Tract
106(1)
Organization of the GI Tract
107(1)
A Closer Look at Gastrointestinal Structure
108(1)
Overview of Digestion: Physical and Chemical Processes
109(1)
The Physical Movement and Breakdown of Food
109(1)
The Chemical Breakdown of Food
109(1)
Overview of Absorption
110(1)
The Roads to Nutrient Absorption
110(2)
Going Green: Air + Water + Brown Stuff + Green Stuff = Compost!
112(2)
Accessory Organs
114(1)
Salivary Glands
114(1)
Liver
114(1)
Gallbladder
114(1)
Pancreas
115(1)
Putting It All Together: Digestion and Absorption
115(1)
Mouth
115(1)
Stomach
115(2)
Small Intestine
117(3)
FYI: Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
120(1)
The Large Intestine
120(1)
Gut Microbiota
121(1)
Circulation of Nutrients
122(1)
Vascular System
122(1)
Lymphatic System
122(1)
Excretion and Elimination
123(1)
Signaling Systems: Command, Control, and Defense
124(1)
Nervous System
124(1)
Hormonal System
124(1)
Immune System
125(1)
Influences on Digestion and Absorption
126(1)
Psychological Influences
126(1)
Chemical Influences
126(1)
Nutrition Science in Action: Screen Time and Diet Quality
127(1)
Bacterial Influences
128(1)
Nutrition and GI Disorders
128(1)
Constipation
128(3)
Diarrhea
131(1)
Diverticulosis
132(1)
FYI: Bugs in Your Gut? Health Effects of the Gut Microbiome
133(1)
Heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux
134(1)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
134(1)
Colorectal Cancer
135(1)
Gas
135(1)
Ulcers
136(4)
Learning Portfolio
140(1)
Key Terms
140(1)
Study Points
140(1)
Study Questions
140(1)
Getting Personal
141(1)
References
141(1)
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates
142(34)
What Are Carbohydrates?
143(2)
Simple Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
145(1)
Monosaccharides: The Single Sugars
145(1)
Disaccharides: The Double Sugars
146(2)
Complex Carbohydrates
148(1)
Oligosaccharides
148(1)
Polysaccharides
148(2)
Cellulose
150(1)
Hemicelluloses
150(1)
Pectins
150(1)
Gums and Mucilages
150(1)
Lignins
151(1)
β-Glucans
151(1)
Chitin and Chitosan
151(1)
Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption
152(1)
Digestion
152(1)
Absorption
153(2)
Carbohydrates in the Body
155(1)
Normal Use of Glucose
155(1)
Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
156(1)
Inadequate Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels: Diabetes Mellitus
157(1)
Carbohydrates in the Diet
158(1)
Recommendations for Carbohydrate Intake
158(1)
Current Consumption
159(1)
Choosing Carbohydrates Wisely
159(1)
FYI: The Glycemic Index of Foods: Useful or Useless?
160(3)
Moderating Added Sugar Intake
163(1)
Going Green: Whole Grains: Delicious, Easy to Prepare, Affordable, Good for Your Health, and Good for the Environment
164(2)
Carbohydrates and Health
166(1)
Sugar and Dental Caries
166(1)
Nutrition Science in Action: Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
167(1)
FYI: Unfounded Claims Against Sugars
168(1)
Fiber and Obesity
169(1)
Fiber and Type 2 Diabetes
169(1)
Fiber and Cardiovascular Disease
170(1)
Fiber and Gastrointestinal Disorders
170(1)
Negative Health Effects of Excess Fiber
170(3)
Learning Portfolio
173(1)
Key Terms
173(1)
Study Points
173(1)
Study Questions
173(1)
Try This
174(1)
References
174(2)
Chapter 5 Lipids
176(42)
What Are Lipids?
178(1)
Fatty Acids Are Key Building Blocks
178(1)
Chain Length
179(1)
Saturation
180(1)
Geometric and Positional Isomers
181(1)
Essential and Nonessential Fatty Acids
182(1)
Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 Fatty Acids
182(1)
Building Eicosanoids and Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
182(2)
Triglycerides
184(1)
Triglyceride Structure
184(1)
Triglyceride Functions
185(2)
Commercial Processing of Fats
187(2)
Going Green: Fish: Good for You and the Environment
189(1)
FYI: Fats on the Health Store Shelf
190(1)
Phospholipids
191(1)
Phospholipid Structure
191(1)
Phospholipid Functions
192(1)
FYI: Which Spread for Your Bread?
192(2)
Phospholipids in Food
194(1)
Sterols
195(1)
Sterol Structure
195(1)
Cholesterol Functions
195(1)
Cholesterol Synthesis
196(1)
Sterols in Food
196(1)
Lipid Digestion and Absorption
197(1)
Lipid Digestion
197(1)
Lipid Absorption
198(1)
Digestion and Absorption of Sterols
199(1)
Transportation of Lipids in the Body
199(2)
Chylomicrons
201(1)
Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein
202(1)
Intermediate-Density Lipoprotein
202(1)
Low-Density Lipoprotein
202(1)
High-Density Lipoprotein
203(1)
Lipids in the Diet
203(1)
Recommendations for Fat Intake
203(2)
Recommendations for Omega Fatty Acid Intake
205(1)
Health Effects of Omega Fatty Acids
206(2)
Current Dietary Intakes
208(1)
Fat Replacers: What Are They? Are They Safe? Do They Save Calories?
208(1)
Lipids and Health
209(1)
Obesity
209(1)
FYI: Does "Reduced Fat" Reduce Calories? Don't Count on It!
210(1)
Heart Disease
211(1)
Diabetes
212(1)
Cancer
212(1)
Nutrition Science in Action: Green Tea and Blood Lipids
213(2)
Learning Portfolio
215(1)
Key Terms
215(1)
Study Points
215(1)
Study Questions
215(1)
Try This
216(1)
Getting Personal
216(1)
References
216(2)
Chapter 6 Proteins and Amino Acids
218(44)
Why Is Protein Important?
219(1)
Amino Acids Are the Building Blocks of Proteins
220(1)
Amino Acids Are Identified by Their Side Groups
221(1)
Protein Structure: Unique Three-Dimensional Shapes and Functions
221(2)
Protein Denaturation: Destabilizing a Protein's Shape
223(1)
Functions of Body Proteins
223(1)
Structural and Mechanical Functions
223(1)
Enzymes
224(1)
Hormones
224(1)
Immune Function
225(1)
FYI: Scrabble Anyone?
226(1)
Fluid Balance
227(1)
Going Green
227(1)
Acid--Base Balance
228(1)
Transport Functions
228(1)
Source of Energy and Glucose
229(1)
Protein Digestion and Absorption
230(1)
Protein Digestion
230(2)
Amino Acid and Peptide Absorption
232(1)
Proteins in the Body
233(1)
Protein Synthesis
233(2)
The Amino Acid Pool and Protein Turnover
235(1)
Synthesis of Nonprotein Molecules
236(1)
Protein and Nitrogen Excretion
236(1)
Nitrogen Balance
236(2)
Proteins in the Diet
238(1)
Recommended Intakes of Protein
238(1)
Protein Consumption
239(1)
Protein Quality
239(1)
FYI: Do Athletes Need More Protein?
240(2)
Evaluating Protein Quality and Digestibility
242(2)
Estimating Your Protein Intake
244(1)
Proteins and Amino Acids as Additives and Supplements
244(1)
Plant-Based Diets and Vegetarian Eating Patterns
244(1)
Why People Become Vegetarians
244(1)
Types of Vegetarians
245(1)
Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
246(1)
Health Risks of Plant-Based Diets
246(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vegetarians
246(2)
FYI: High-Protein Plant Foods
248(1)
The Health Effects of Too Little or Too Much Protein
249(1)
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
250(1)
FYI: High-Protein Diets and Supplements
251(2)
Excess Dietary Protein
253(3)
Nutrition Science in Action: High-Protein Diets and Kidney Function
256(2)
Learning Portfolio
258(1)
Key Terms
258(1)
Study Points
258(1)
Study Questions
258(1)
Try This
259(1)
Getting Personal
259(1)
References
259(3)
Chapter 7 Alcohol
262(26)
History of Alcohol Use
264(1)
The Character of Alcohol
264(1)
Alcohol: Is It a Nutrient?
264(2)
Alcohol and Its Sources
266(1)
Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
267(1)
Clearing Alcohol from the Blood
268(1)
The Morning After
268(1)
Treating a Hangover
269(1)
Individual Differences in Responses to Alcohol
269(1)
When Alcohol Becomes a Problem
270(1)
Alcohol in the Brain and the Nervous System
271(2)
Alcohol's Effect on the Gastrointestinal System
273(1)
Alcohol and the Liver
273(1)
FYI: Myths About Alcohol
273(1)
FYI: Changing the Culture of Campus Drinking
274(2)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
276(1)
Alcoholics and Malnutrition
277(1)
Poor Diet
277(1)
Vitamin Deficiencies
278(1)
Mineral Deficiencies
278(1)
Macronutrients
279(1)
Body Weight
279(1)
Does Alcohol Have Benefits?
279(5)
Learning Portfolio
284(1)
Key Terms
284(1)
Study Points
284(1)
Study Questions
284(1)
Try This
284(1)
References
284(4)
Chapter 8 Metabolism
288(40)
Energy: Fuel for Work
289(1)
Transferring Food Energy to Cellular Energy
290(1)
What Is Metabolism?
291(1)
The Cell Is the Metabolic Processing Center
292(1)
Who Are the Key Energy Players?
293(1)
ATP: The Body's Energy Currency
293(1)
NADH and FADH2: The Body's Energy Shuttles
294(1)
NADPH: An Energy Shuttle for Biosynthesis
295(1)
Breakdown and Release of Energy
295(1)
Extracting Energy from Carbohydrate
295(6)
Extracting Energy from Fat
301(2)
Fat Burns in a Flame of Carbohydrate
303(1)
Going Green: Biofuel Versus Fossil Fuel
303(1)
Extracting Energy from Protein
304(1)
Alcohol Metabolism
305(1)
Metabolizing Small Amounts of Alcohol
305(1)
Metabolizing Large Amounts of Alcohol
306(1)
Biosynthesis and Storage
307(1)
Making Carbohydrate (Glucose)
307(3)
Making Fat (Fatty Acids)
310(1)
Making Ketone Bodies
311(1)
FYI: Do Carbohydrates Turn into Fat?
312(1)
Making Protein (Amino Acids)
313(1)
Regulation of Metabolism
314(1)
FYI: Key Intersections Direct Metabolic Traffic
315(1)
Hormones of Metabolism
315(1)
Special States
316(1)
Feasting
316(1)
Fasting
317(1)
FYI: Metabolic Profiles of Important Sites
318(4)
Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Switching
322(1)
Nutrition Science in Action: Energy Intake and Expenditure During Video Games and Television Watching
323(1)
Learning Portfolio
324(1)
Key Terms
324(1)
Study Points
324(1)
Study Questions
325(1)
Try This
325(1)
References
326(2)
Chapter 9 Energy Balance and Weight Management: Finding Your Equilibrium
328(68)
Energy In
330(1)
Regulation of Food Intake
330(1)
Control by Committee
331(4)
Energy Out: Fuel Uses
335(1)
Major Components of Energy Expenditure
336(3)
The Measurement of Energy Expenditure
339(2)
Estimating Total Energy Expenditure
341(1)
DRIs for Energy: Estimated Energy Requirements
342(1)
FYI: How Many Calories Do I Burn?
343(1)
Body Composition: Understanding Fatness and Weight
343(1)
Assessing Body Weight
343(2)
Assessing Body Fatness
345(2)
Body Fat Distribution
347(1)
Weight Management
348(1)
The Perception of Weight
348(1)
What Goals Should I Set?
349(1)
Adopting a Healthy Weight-Management Lifestyle
350(1)
Diet and Eating Habits
351(1)
Going Green: Salad Days
352(2)
Physical Activity
354(1)
Thinking and Emotions
354(2)
FYI: Learning Weight Management from Some of the "Biggest" Weight Experts: Sumo Wrestlers
356(1)
Weight-Management Approaches
357(1)
FYI: Behaviors That Will Help You Manage Your Weight
358(5)
Attainable Long-Term Weight Loss
363(1)
Underweight
364(1)
Causes and Assessment
364(1)
Weight-Gain Strategies
364(2)
Learning Portfolio
366(1)
Key Terms
366(1)
Study Points
366(1)
Study Questions
366(1)
Try This
367(1)
References
368(2)
Spotlight on Obesity: The Growing Epidemic
370(3)
Factors in the Development of Obesity
373(1)
Biological Factors
374(3)
Social and Environmental Factors
377(2)
FYI: U.S. Obesity Trends: A Relentless Increase
379(3)
FYI: Does Our Environment Make Us Fat?
382(1)
Lifestyle and Behavior Factors
383(2)
Childhood Overweight
385(1)
Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity
386(1)
FYI: Childhood and Teenage Obesity: "The First Generation That Does Not Outlive Its Parents"
386(3)
FYI: Obesity and COVID-19
389(2)
Weight Cycling
391(1)
Obesity Is a Preventable National Crisis
391(1)
FYI: Can Medicines Lead to Obesity?
392(1)
Learning Portfolio
393(1)
Key Terms
393(1)
Study Points
393(1)
Study Questions
393(1)
Try This
394(1)
References
394(2)
Chapter 10 Fat-Soluble Vitamins
396(42)
Understanding Vitamins
397(1)
Characteristics of Vitamins
398(1)
Fat-Soluble Versus Water-Soluble Vitamins
398(2)
Storage and Toxicity
400(1)
Provitamins
400(1)
Vitamins in Foods
401(1)
Vitamin A and Carotenoids
401(1)
Forms of Vitamin A
401(1)
Storage and Transport of Vitamin A
402(1)
Functions of Vitamin A
402(3)
FYI: A Short History of Vitamins
405(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin A
406(1)
Sources of Vitamin A
406(2)
Vitamin A Deficiency
408(1)
Vitamin A Toxicity
409(1)
The Carotenoids
410(4)
Vitamin D
414(1)
Forms and Formation of Vitamin D
415(1)
Functions of Vitamin D
415(2)
Going Green: Vitamin Buddies
417(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin D
418(1)
Sources of Vitamin D
418(1)
Vitamin D Deficiency
419(2)
Nutrition Science in Action: Vitamin D Supplements: D2 Versus D3
421(1)
Vitamin D Toxicity
422(1)
Vitamin E
423(1)
Forms of Vitamin E
423(1)
Functions of Vitamin E
423(2)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin E
425(1)
Sources of Vitamin E
426(1)
Vitamin E Deficiency
427(1)
Vitamin E Toxicity
427(1)
Vitamin K
427(1)
Functions of Vitamin K
428(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin K
429(1)
Sources of Vitamin K
429(2)
Vitamin K Deficiency
431(1)
Vitamin K Toxicity
432(2)
Learning Portfolio
434(1)
Key Terms
434(1)
Study Points
434(1)
Study Questions
434(1)
Try This
435(1)
Getting Personal
435(1)
References
435(3)
Chapter 11 Water-Soluble Vitamins
438(36)
The Water-Soluble Vitamins: Eight Bs and a C
439(2)
The B Vitamins
441(1)
Thiamin
442(1)
Functions of Thiamin
442(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Thiamin
442(1)
Sources of Thiamin
443(1)
Thiamin Deficiency
443(1)
FYI: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned? Raw, Dried, or Cooked? Selecting and Preparing Foods to Maximize Nutrient Content
444(1)
Thiamin Toxicity
445(1)
Riboflavin
445(1)
Functions of Riboflavin
445(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Riboflavin
446(1)
Sources of Riboflavin
446(1)
Riboflavin Deficiency
447(1)
Riboflavin Toxicity
447(1)
Niacin
447(1)
Functions of Niacin
447(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Niacin
448(1)
Sources of Niacin
448(1)
Niacin Deficiency
449(1)
Niacin Toxicity and Medicinal Uses of Niacin
450(1)
Pantothenic Acid
450(1)
Functions of Pantothenic Acid
450(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Pantothenic Acid
451(1)
Sources of Pantothenic Acid
451(1)
Pantothenic Acid Deficiency
451(1)
Pantothenic Acid Toxicity
451(1)
Biotin
452(1)
Functions of Biotin
452(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Biotin
452(1)
Sources of Biotin
452(1)
Biotin Deficiency
452(1)
Biotin Toxicity
453(1)
Vitamin B6
453(1)
Functions of Vitamin B5
453(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin B6
454(1)
Sources of Vitamin B6
454(1)
Vitamin B6 Deficiency
454(1)
Vitamin B6 Toxicity and Medicinal Uses of Vitamin B6
455(1)
Folate
456(1)
Functions of Folate
456(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Folate
457(1)
Sources of Folate
457(1)
Folate Deficiency
458(2)
Vitamin B12
460(1)
Functions of Vitamin B12
461(1)
Absorption of Vitamin B12
461(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin B12
462(1)
Going Green: Resisting Oxidative Stress
462(1)
Sources of Vitamin B12
463(1)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
464(1)
Vitamin B12 Toxicity
464(1)
Vitamin C
465(1)
Functions of Vitamin C
465(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin C
466(1)
Sources of Vitamin C
466(1)
Vitamin C Deficiency
467(1)
Vitamin C Toxicity
468(1)
Choline: A Vitamin-like Compound
468(1)
Conditional Nutrients
468(1)
Bogus Vitamins
469(2)
Learning Portfolio
471(1)
Key Terms
471(1)
Study Points
471(1)
Study Questions
471(1)
Try This
472(1)
References
472(2)
Chapter 12 Water and Major Minerals
474(36)
Water: The Essential Ingredient for Life
475(1)
Functions of Water
476(1)
Electrolytes and Water: A Delicate
Equilibrium
477(1)
Intake Recommendations: How Much Water Is Enough?
478(1)
Water Excretion: Where Does the Water Go?
479(1)
Water Balance
480(3)
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Common Medications Affect Fluid Balance
483(1)
Dehydration
483(1)
Going Green: The Thirst for Water Resources
484(1)
FYI: Tap, Filtered, or Bottled: Which Water Is Best?
485(1)
Water Intoxication
486(1)
Major Minerals
486(1)
Minerals in Fluid Balance
487(1)
Minerals in Foods
487(1)
Bioavailability
487(1)
Sodium
488(1)
Functions of Sodium
488(1)
Hyponatremia
489(1)
Hypernatremia
490(1)
Hypertension
490(1)
Potassium
491(1)
Functions of Potassium
491(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Potassium
491(1)
Sources of Potassium
491(1)
Hypokalemia
491(1)
Hyperkalemia
492(1)
Chloride
492(1)
Functions of Chloride
493(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Chloride
493(1)
Sources of Chloride
493(1)
Hypochloremia
493(1)
Calcium
494(1)
Functions of Calcium
494(1)
Regulation of Blood Calcium
495(2)
Dietary Recommendations for Calcium
497(1)
Sources of Calcium
497(1)
Calcium Absorption
497(1)
Hypocalcemia
498(1)
FYI: Calcium Supplements: Are They Right for You?
499(1)
Hypercalcemia
500(1)
Osteoporosis
500(1)
Phosphorus
500(1)
Functions of Phosphorus
501(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Phosphorus
501(1)
Sources of Phosphorus
501(1)
Hypophosphatemia
502(1)
Hyperphosphatemia
502(1)
Magnesium
502(1)
Functions of Magnesium
503(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Magnesium
503(1)
Sources of Magnesium
503(1)
Hypomagnesemia
504(1)
Hypermagnesemia
504(1)
Sulfur
505(2)
Learning Portfolio
507(1)
Key Terms
507(1)
Study Points
507(1)
Study Questions
508(1)
Try This
508(1)
References
508(2)
Chapter 13 Trace Minerals
510(40)
What Are Trace Elements?
511(1)
Why Are Trace Elements Important?
512(1)
Other Characteristics of Trace Elements
512(1)
Iron
513(1)
Functions of Iron
513(1)
Regulation of Iron in the Body
514(4)
Dietary Recommendations for Iron
518(1)
Sources of Iron
518(1)
Iron Deficiency and Measurement of Iron Status
518(2)
Iron Toxicity
520(1)
Zinc
521(1)
Going Green: Could Iron Help Cool Global Warming?
521(1)
Functions of Zinc
522(1)
Regulation of Zinc in the Body
523(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Zinc
524(1)
Sources of Zinc
525(1)
Zinc Deficiency
525(1)
Zinc Toxicity
526(1)
Selenium
526(1)
FYI: Zinc and the Common Cold
527(1)
Functions of Selenium
527(1)
Regulation of Selenium in the Body
528(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Selenium
529(1)
Sources of Selenium
529(1)
Selenium Deficiency
529(1)
Selenium Toxicity
530(1)
Iodine
530(1)
Functions of Iodine
531(1)
Iodine Absorption and Metabolism
531(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Iodine
531(1)
Sources of Iodine
531(1)
Iodine Deficiency
532(1)
Iodine Toxicity
532(1)
Copper
533(1)
Functions of Copper
533(1)
Copper Absorption, Use, and Metabolism
533(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Copper
533(1)
Copper Deficiency
534(1)
Copper Toxicity
535(1)
Manganese
535(1)
Functions of Manganese
535(1)
Manganese Absorption, Use, and Homeostasis
535(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Manganese
536(1)
Manganese Deficiency
536(1)
Manganese Toxicity
536(1)
Fluoride
537(1)
Functions of Fluoride
537(1)
Fluoride Absorption and Excretion
537(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Fluoride
537(1)
Sources of Fluoride
538(1)
Fluoride Deficiency, Toxicity, and Pharmacological Applications
538(1)
Chromium
539(1)
Functions of Chromium
539(1)
Chromium Absorption, Transport, and Excretion
539(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Chromium
539(1)
Chromium Deficiency
539(1)
Chromium Toxicity
540(1)
Molybdenum
540(1)
Molybdenum Absorption, Use, and Metabolism
540(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Molybdenum
540(1)
Molybdenum Deficiency and Toxicity
540(1)
FYI: Chromium, Exercise, and Body Composition
541(1)
Other Trace Elements and Ultratrace Elements
541(1)
Arsenic
542(1)
Boron
542(1)
Nickel
542(1)
Silicon
543(1)
Vanadium
543(2)
Learning Portfolio
545(1)
Key Terms
545(1)
Study Points
545(1)
Study Questions
546(1)
Try This
546(1)
References
546(4)
Chapter 14 Sports Nutrition: Eating for Peak Performance
550(68)
Nutrition and Physical Performance
551(2)
Exercise Intensity
553(1)
Muscle-Strengthening Exercises
553(1)
Flexibility and Neuromotor Exercises
553(1)
Some Is Better Than None
554(1)
Energy Systems, Muscles, and Physical Performance
555(1)
ATP-CP Energy System
555(1)
Lactic Acid Energy System
556(1)
Oxygen Energy System
556(1)
Teamwork in Energy Production
556(1)
Glycogen Depletion
557(1)
Endurance Training
557(1)
Muscles and Muscle Fibers
557(3)
Optimal Nutrition for Exercise Performance
560(1)
Before: Fuel and Hydration
561(1)
During: Slowing Fluid and Energy Losses
561(1)
After: Time to Replenish (the Sooner, the Better)
561(1)
Nutrition for the Competitive Athlete
561(1)
Fluid Needs During Heavy Exertion
562(1)
Hydration
563(1)
Muscle Cramps
564(1)
Energy Intake and Exercise
564(1)
FYI: When Are Sports Drinks Recommended?
565(1)
Carbohydrate and Exercise
566(1)
Pre-exercise Carbohydrate Intake
566(2)
Carbohydrate Intake During Exercise
568(1)
Post-exercise Carbohydrate Intake
568(1)
Dietary Fat and Exercise
568(1)
FYI: Lactate Is Not a Metabolic Dead-End
569(1)
Going Green: Exercise High
570(1)
Fat Intake and the Athlete
570(1)
Protein and Exercise
570(1)
Protein Recommendations for Athletes
571(1)
Timing Protein Intake with Exercise
571(1)
Optimal Protein Sources for Athletes
571(1)
FYI: Nutrition Periodization: Tailoring Nutrition Intake to Exercise Goals
572(1)
Dangers of High Protein Intake
573(1)
Vitamins, Minerals, and Athletic Performance
573(1)
B Vitamins
573(1)
Calcium
573(1)
Iron
574(1)
Vitamin D
574(1)
Other Trace Minerals
575(1)
The Vegetarian Athlete
575(1)
Nutrition Needs of Young Athletes
575(1)
Nutrition Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
576(1)
Concerns About Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
577(2)
Nutrition Science in Action: Elite Adolescent Athletes' Use of Dietary Supplements
579(2)
Weight and Body Composition
581(1)
Weight Gain: Build Muscle, Lose Fat
581(1)
Weight Loss: The Panacea for Optimal Performance?
581(1)
Weight Loss: Negative Consequences for the Competitive Athlete?
582(1)
Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
583(3)
Learning Portfolio
586(1)
Key Terms
586(1)
Study Points
586(1)
Study Questions
587(1)
Try This
587(1)
References
587(3)
Spotlight on Eating Disorders
590(2)
The Eating Disorder Continuum
592(1)
Body Image
593(1)
Eating Disorders Defined
593(1)
Other Eating Disorders
594(1)
Night-Eating Syndrome
595(1)
Health Consequences of Eating Disorders
596(1)
Prevalence of Eating Disorders
596(1)
No Simple Causes
597(1)
The Cultural-Psychological Interaction
597(1)
Biological Factors
598(1)
A Closer Look at Anorexia Nervosa
598(1)
FYI: Exploring the Connection Between Negative Affect and Eating Disorders
599(1)
Warning Signs of Anorexia Nervosa
599(1)
Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
600(2)
A Closer Look at Bulimia Nervosa
602(1)
Warning Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
602(2)
FYI: Diary of an Eating Disorder
604(1)
Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa
604(1)
A Closer Look at Binge-Eating Disorder
605(1)
Warning Signs of Binge-Eating Disorder
605(1)
Treatment for Binge-Eating Disorder
605(1)
Eating Disorders: Specific Populations
606(1)
Males: An Overlooked Population
606(1)
Adolescents
607(1)
Athletes
607(3)
Combating Eating Disorders
610(3)
Learning Portfolio
613(1)
Key Terms
613(1)
Study Points
613(1)
Study Questions
613(1)
Try This
614(1)
Getting Personal
614(1)
References
615(3)
Chapter 15 Diet and Health
618(44)
Nutrition and Disease
619(1)
Nutrition Informatics
620(1)
Healthy People 2030
620(1)
Health Disparities
620(1)
Obesity, Physical Inactivity, and Chronic Disease
621(1)
Weight Bias and Stigma
621(1)
Dietary Components and Cardiometabolic Disease
621(1)
Genetics and Disease
622(1)
The Workings of DNA and Genes
622(3)
FYI: Personalized Nutrition---Does Your DNA Hold the Answers?
625(1)
Cardiovascular Disease
625(1)
The Cardiovascular System and Cardiovascular Disease
626(1)
What Is Atherosclerosis?
626(1)
Heart-Healthy Living: Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
627(3)
Nutrition Science in Action: Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
630(5)
Putting It All Together
635(1)
Hypertension
635(1)
What Is Blood Pressure?
635(1)
What Is Hypertension?
635(1)
Stress and Hypertension
636(1)
Risk Factors for Hypertension
636(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Hypertension
637(1)
Putting It All Together
638(1)
Cancer
639(1)
What Is Cancer?
639(1)
Risk Factors for Cancer
640(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Cancer Risk
641(1)
Going Green: What Do Smokers Eat?
642(1)
Putting It All Together
643(1)
Diabetes Mellitus
644(1)
What Is Diabetes?
644(4)
Low Blood Glucose Levels: Hypoglycemia
648(1)
Risk Factors for Diabetes
649(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Diabetes Risk
649(1)
FYI: Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Coaching
650(1)
Management of Diabetes
650(1)
Nutrition
651(1)
Putting It All Together
652(1)
Metabolic Syndrome
652(1)
Osteoporosis
653(1)
What Is Osteoporosis?
653(1)
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
654(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Osteoporosis Risk
655(1)
Putting It All Together
656(2)
Learning Portfolio
658(1)
Key Terms
658(1)
Study Points
658(1)
Study Questions
658(1)
Try This
659(1)
References
659(3)
Chapter 16 Life Cycle: Maternal and Infant Nutrition
662(42)
Pregnancy
663(1)
Nutrition Before Conception
663(3)
Physiology of Pregnancy
666(3)
Maternal Weight Gain
669(1)
Energy and Nutrition During Pregnancy
670(1)
Nutrients to Support Pregnancy
670(2)
FYI: Vegetarianism and Pregnancy
672(1)
Food Choices for Pregnant Women
673(1)
FYI: Follow Food Safety Recommendations
674(1)
Substance Use and Pregnancy Outcome
674(2)
Special Situations During Pregnancy
676(2)
FYI: Meal Planning for the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes
678(1)
FYI: Adolescent Nutrition
679(1)
Lactation
679(1)
Breastfeeding Trends
679(1)
Physiology of Lactation
680(1)
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women
681(2)
Practices to Avoid During Lactation
683(1)
Benefits of Breastfeeding
683(1)
Contraindications to Breastfeeding
684(1)
Resources for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Their Children
684(1)
Infancy
685(1)
FYI: Nutrition and Perinatal Depression
685(1)
Infant Growth and Development
686(1)
Energy and Nutrient Needs During Infancy
687(3)
Newborn Breastfeeding
690(1)
Alternative Feeding: Infant Formula
690(1)
Going Green: How Safe Are Plastics?
691(1)
Breast Milk or Formula: How Much Is Enough?
692(1)
Feeding Technique
692(1)
Introduction of Solid Foods into the Infant's Diet
693(1)
Developmental Readiness for Solid Foods
693(1)
FYI: Developmental Readiness for Beginning to Eat Solid Foods
694(2)
Feeding Problems During Infancy
696(2)
FYI: Fruit Juices and Drinks
698(2)
Learning Portfolio
700(1)
Key Terms
700(1)
Study Points
700(1)
Study Questions
701(1)
Try This
701(1)
References
702(2)
Chapter 17 Life Cycle: From Childhood to Adulthood
704(38)
Childhood
705(1)
Energy and Nutrient Needs During Childhood
705(2)
Influences on Childhood Food Habits and Intake
707(1)
FYI: Food Hypersensitivities and Allergies
708(1)
Nutritional Concerns of Childhood
709(3)
Going Green: Farmers' Markets
712(2)
Adolescence
714(1)
Physical Growth and Development
714(1)
Nutrient Needs of Adolescents
715(2)
Nutrition-Related Concerns for Adolescents
717(2)
Staying Young While Growing Older
719(1)
Weight and Body Composition
720(1)
Physical Activity
720(2)
Immunity
722(1)
Taste and Smell
722(1)
Gastrointestinal Changes
723(1)
Nutrient Needs of the Mature Adult
724(1)
Energy
724(1)
Protein
724(1)
Carbohydrate
725(1)
Fat
726(1)
Water
726(1)
Vitamins and Minerals
726(2)
To Supplement or Not to Supplement
728(1)
Nutrition-Related Concerns of Mature Adults
729(1)
Drug--Drug and Drug--Nutrient Interactions
729(1)
Depression
730(1)
Anorexia of Aging
730(1)
Arthritis
730(1)
Bowel and Bladder Regulation
731(1)
Dental Health
731(1)
Vision Problems
731(1)
Osteoporosis
732(1)
Alzheimer Disease
732(1)
Overweight and Obesity
733(1)
Meal Management for Mature Adults
733(1)
Managing Independently
734(1)
Wise Eating for One or Two
734(1)
Finding Community Resources
734(1)
Look Into the Future
735(2)
Learning Portfolio
737(1)
Key Terms
737(1)
Study Points
737(1)
Study Questions
738(1)
Try This
738(1)
References
738(4)
Chapter 18 Food Safety and Technology: Microbial Threats and Genetic Engineering
742(36)
Food Safety
744(1)
Harmful Substances in Foods
744(5)
FYI: Seafood Safety
749(1)
FYI: Food Safety and SARS-CoV-2
750(6)
Keeping Food Safe
756(1)
Going Green: Ocean Pollution and Mercury Poisoning
757(2)
FYI: At War with Bioterrorism
759(4)
FYI: Safe Food Practices
763(1)
Who Is at Increased Risk for Foodborne Illness?
764(1)
A Final Word on Food Safety
764(1)
Food Technology
764(1)
Food Preservation
764(2)
Genetically Engineered Foods
766(1)
A Short Course in Plant Genetics
766(3)
FYI: Are Nutrigenomics in Your Future?
769(1)
Genetically Engineered Foods: An Unstoppable Experiment?
769(2)
Benefits of Genetic Engineering
771(1)
Risks
771(2)
Regulation
773(1)
Learning Portfolio
774(1)
Key Terms
774(1)
Study Points
774(1)
Study Questions
775(1)
Try This
775(1)
Getting Personal
775(1)
References
776(2)
Chapter 19 World View of Nutrition: The Faces of Global Malnutrition
778(26)
Malnutrition in the United States
779(1)
The Face of American Malnutrition
780(1)
Prevalence and Distribution
781(2)
Public Health Pandemics
783(1)
Attacking Hunger in America
784(1)
FYI: Hungry and Homeless
785(2)
Malnutrition in the Developing World
787(1)
The World Food Equation
788(1)
Going Green: Can Chocolate Help the Planet?
789(1)
The Fight Against Global Hunger
790(1)
Social and Economic Factors
790(1)
Infection and Disease
791(1)
Political Disruptions
792(1)
FYI: AIDS and Malnutrition
793(1)
Agriculture and Environment: A Tricky Balance
793(1)
Environmental Degradation
794(1)
Malnutrition: Its Nature, Its Victims, and Its Eradication
794(1)
FYI: Tough Choices
795(5)
Learning Portfolio
800(1)
Key Terms
800(1)
Study Points
800(1)
Study Questions
801(1)
Try This
801(1)
References
801(3)
Appendix A Dietary Reference Intakes 804(4)
Appendix B Food Composition Tables 808(104)
Appendix C Exchange Lists for Diabetes 912(12)
Appendix D USDA Food Intake Patterns 924(3)
Appendix E The Gastrointestinal Tract 927(3)
Appendix F Biochemical Structures 930(15)
Appendix G Major Metabolic Pathways 945(5)
Appendix H Calculations and Conversions 950(7)
Appendix I Growth Charts 957(3)
Glossary 960(20)
Index 980
Dr. Paul Insel, PhD is Faculty Advisor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been Principal Investigator on a number of key NIH nutrition projects, and has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles. His best-selling US college health textbook, Core Concepts in Health, is now in its 19th edition and was recognized in 2020 with a McGuffey Longevity Award from The Textbook and Academic Authors Association; his other college textbooks, Nutrition and Fit & Well are in their 7th and 16th editions, respectively.

Mr. Ross is co-director of the California Institute of Human Nutrition. For 15 years he has created health and nutrition educational materials for consumers, professionals, and college students. He has special expertise in communicating complicated physiological processes with easily understood graphical presentations. NIH selected his Travels with Cholesterol for distribution to consumers. His multidisciplinary focus brings together the fields of psychology, nutrition, biochemistry, and medicine.

Kimberley McMahon is a registered and licensed dietitian in Nevada. She received her undergraduate degree from Montana State University and master's degree from Utah State University. She has taught nutrition courses in both traditional and online settings, including basic nutrition, advanced nutrition, medical terminology, nutrition for exercise and sport, dietetics administration, and clinical nutrition. She has been an instructor at Utah State University and Northern Kentucky University, Logan University, and currently teaches in the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. In addition to Discovering Nutrition, she is a co-author of Nutrition, Nutrition Across Life Stages, Nutrition Essentials and Eat Right! Healthy Eating in College and Beyond. Her interests and experience are in the areas of wellness, weight management, sports nutrition, and eating disorders.

Dr. Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, DipACLM, FACLM, FNAP, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She received her doctoral degree from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston, MA. In her position as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (North Chicago, Illinois), she is innovative in creating and teaching engaging and challenging online nutrition courses. Her interests include nutrition for a healthy lifestyle, physical activity and holistic wellness. Dr. Bernstein is the coauthor of the Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Food and Nutrition for Older Adults: Promoting Health and Wellness. In addition to co-authoring Nutrition, Discovering Nutrition, Nutrition Across Life Stages, Nutrition for the Older Adult, and Nutrition Assessment, Clinical and Research Applications, she has contributed, authored, and reviewed textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal publications and participates on numerous advisory and review boards.