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Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 750 pages, weight: 1134 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 13-Oct-2022
  • Leidėjas: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 128425190X
  • ISBN-13: 9781284251906
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 750 pages, weight: 1134 g
  • Išleidimo metai: 13-Oct-2022
  • Leidėjas: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
  • ISBN-10: 128425190X
  • ISBN-13: 9781284251906
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
"This book provides students with a comprehensive, current, and science-based introduction to nutrition concepts, guidelines, and functions. Its 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"--

Perfect for the introductory, non-majors course, Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications, equips students with the knowledge and know-how to navigate the wealth of health and nutritional information (an misinformation) available to them, and determine how to incorporate it into their everyday lives. Throughout the text, this acclaimed author team delivers current, science-based information in a format accessible to all students, while urging them to take responsibility for their nutrition, health, and overall well-being. With a wealth of teaching and learning tools incorporated throughout the text, Nutrition Essentials empowers readers to monitor, understand, and affect their own nutritional behaviors!
Preface xiv
About the Authors xxi
Reviewers xxiii
Chapter 1 Food Choices: Nutrients and Nourishment
2(24)
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)
Fats
14(1)
Proteins
15(1)
Vitamins
15(1)
Minerals
15(1)
Water
16(1)
Nutrients and Energy
16(1)
Energy in Foods
16(1)
Diet and Health
17(1)
From Research Study to Headline
18(1)
Publishing Experimental Results
18(1)
From Journals to the Public
18(1)
Sorting Facts and Fallacies in the Media
19(3)
Learning Portfolio
22(1)
Key Terms
22(1)
Study Points
22(1)
Study Questions
22(1)
Try This
22(1)
Getting Personal
23(1)
References
24(2)
Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines and Assessment
26(42)
Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health
28(1)
Adequacy
28(1)
Balance
28(1)
Calorie Control
28(1)
Nutrient Density
29(1)
Going Green: Is the American Diet Contributing to a Warmer Planet?
29(1)
Moderation
30(1)
Variety
31(1)
Dietary Guidelines
31(1)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
31(1)
Dietary Guidelines Focus on Life Stages
32(1)
Dietary Pattern
33(1)
Make Every Bite Count with the Dietary Guidelines
33(1)
Overarching Guidelines
34(1)
Key Recommendations
35(1)
Ways to Incorporate the Dietary Guidelines into Your Daily Life
36(2)
From Dietary Guidelines to Planning: What You Will Eat
38(2)
FYI: MyPlate: Foods, Serving Sizes, and Tips
40(3)
Canada's Guidelines for Healthy Eating
43(1)
Using MyPlate or Canada's Food Guide in Diet Planning
44(2)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
46(1)
FYI: Portion Distortion
47(1)
Recommendations for Nutrient Intake: The DRIs
47(1)
Understanding Dietary Standards
48(1)
A Brief History of Dietary Standards
48(1)
Dietary Reference Intakes
48(2)
Use of Dietary Standards
50(1)
Food Labels
51(1)
Ingredients and Other Basic Information
51(2)
Nutrition Facts Panel
53(1)
Daily Values
54(1)
Nutrient Content Claims
54(1)
Health Claims
55(1)
Structure/Function Claims
56(1)
Using Labels to Make Healthful Food Choices
56(1)
FYI: Definitions for Nutrient Content Claims on Food Labels
57(1)
Nutrition Assessment: Determining Nutritional Health
58(1)
The Continuum of Nutritional Status
58(1)
Nutrition Assessment of Individuals
59(1)
Nutrition Assessment of Populations
59(1)
Nutrition Assessment Methods
59(1)
Anthropometric Measurements
60(1)
Biochemical Tests
61(1)
Clinical Observations
61(1)
Dietary Intake
62(1)
Methods of Evaluating Dietary Intake Data
63(1)
Outcomes of Nutrition Assessment
63(1)
Learning Portfolio
64(1)
Key Terms
64(1)
Study Points
64(1)
Study Questions
64(1)
Try This
65(1)
Getting Personal
65(1)
References
66(2)
Chapter 3 Carbohydrates
68(32)
What Are Carbohydrates?
69(1)
Simple Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
69(1)
Monosaccharides: The Single Sugars
70(1)
Disaccharides: The Double Sugars
71(1)
Complex Carbohydrates
72(1)
Oligosaccharides
72(1)
Polysaccharides
72(2)
Cellulose
74(1)
Hemicelluloses
74(1)
Pectins
74(1)
Gums and Mucilages
74(1)
Lignins
75(1)
B-Glucans
75(1)
Chitin and Chitosan
75(1)
Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption
76(1)
Digestion
76(1)
Absorption
77(2)
Carbohydrates in the Body
79(1)
Normal Use of Glucose
79(1)
Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
80(1)
Inadequate Regulation of Blood Glucose Levels: Diabetes Mellitus
81(1)
Carbohydrates in the Diet
81(1)
Recommendations for Carbohydrate Intake
82(1)
Current Consumption
82(1)
Choosing Carbohydrates Wisely
83(1)
FYI: The Glycemic Index of Foods: Useful or Useless?
84(3)
Moderating Added Sugar Intake
87(1)
Going Green: Whole Grains: Delicious, Easy to Prepare, Affordable, Good for Your Health, and Good for the Environment
87(3)
Carbohydrates and Health
90(1)
Sugar and Dental Caries
90(1)
Nutrition Science in Action: Sugar-Sweetened and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
91(1)
FYI: Unfounded Claims Against Sugars
92(1)
Fiber and Obesity
93(1)
Fiber and Type 2 Diabetes
93(1)
Fiber and Cardiovascular Disease
93(1)
Fiber and Gastrointestinal Disorders
94(1)
Negative Health Effects of Excess Fiber
94(3)
Learning Portfolio
97(1)
Key Terms
97(1)
Study Points
97(1)
Study Questions
97(1)
Try This
98(1)
References
98(2)
Chapter 4 Spotlight on Alcohol
100(94)
Alcohol: Is It a Nutrient?
102(1)
Alcohol and Its Sources
102(1)
Alcohol Absorption and Metabolism
103(1)
Clearing Alcohol from the Blood
104(1)
The Morning After
104(1)
Treating a Hangover
105(1)
Individual Differences in Responses to Alcohol
106(1)
When Alcohol Becomes a Problem
107(1)
Alcohol in the Brain and the Nervous System
107(2)
Alcohol's Effect on the Gastrointestinal System
109(1)
Alcohol and the Liver
109(1)
FYI: Myths About Alcohol
109(1)
FYI: Changing the Culture of Campus Drinking
110(2)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
112(1)
Does Alcohol Have Benefits?
113(58)
The Amino Acid Pool and Protein Turnover
171(1)
Protein and Nitrogen Excretion
172(1)
Nitrogen Balance
172(1)
Proteins in the Diet
172(1)
Recommended Intakes of Protein
172(2)
Protein Consumption
174(2)
Protein Quality
176(1)
Evaluating Protein Quality and Digestibility
177(1)
Estimating Your Protein Intake
178(1)
Proteins and Amino Acids Supplements
178(1)
Plant-Based Diets and Vegetarian Eating Patterns
178(1)
Why People Become Vegetarians
179(1)
Types of Vegetarians
179(1)
Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
179(1)
Health Risks of Plant-Based Diets
180(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vegetarians
180(2)
FYI: High-Protein Plant Foods
182(2)
The Health Effects of Too Little or Too Much Protein
184(1)
Protein-Energy Malnutrition
184(1)
FYI: High-Protein Diets and Supplements
185(1)
Excess Dietary Protein
186(3)
Nutrition Science in Action: High-Protein Diets and Kidney Function
189(2)
Learning Portfolio
191(1)
Key Terms
191(1)
Study Points
191(1)
Study Questions
191(1)
The Vegan Challenge
191(1)
Getting Personal
192(1)
References
192(2)
Chapter 5 Spotlight on Digestion and Absorption
194(10)
Putting It All Together: Digestion and Absorption
195(1)
Mouth
195(1)
Stomach
195(1)
Nutrient Digestion in the Stomach
195(1)
Nutrient Absorption in the Stomach
196(1)
Small Intestine
196(1)
Nutrient Digestion in the Small Intestine
197(1)
Absorptive Structures of the Small Intestine
198(1)
Nutrient Absorption in the Small Intestine
198(1)
The Large Intestine
199(1)
Digestion in the Large Intestine
199(1)
Nutrient Absorption in the Large Intestine
199(1)
Gut Microbiota
200(2)
Learning Portfolio
202(1)
Key Terms
202(1)
Study Points
202(1)
References
203(1)
Chapter 6 Energy Balance and Weight Management
204(68)
Energy In
206(1)
Regulation of Food Intake
206(1)
Control by Committee
207(4)
Energy Out: Fuel Uses
211(1)
Major Components of Energy Expenditure
212(3)
The Measurement of Energy Expenditure
215(2)
Estimating Total Energy Expenditure
217(1)
DRIs for Energy: Estimated Energy Requirements
218(1)
FYI: How Many Calories Do I Burn?
219(1)
Body Composition: Understanding Fatness and Weight
219(1)
Assessing Body Weight
219(2)
Assessing Body Fatness
221(2)
Body Fat Distribution
223(1)
Weight Management
224(1)
The Perception of Weight
224(1)
What Goals Should I Set?
225(1)
Adopting a Healthy Weight-Management Lifestyle
226(1)
Diet and Eating Habits
227(1)
Going Green: Salad Days
228(2)
Physical Activity
230(1)
Thinking and Emotions
231(2)
Weight-Management Approaches
233(1)
FYI: Behaviors That Will Help You Manage Your Weight
234(2)
FYI: The Obesity Crisis
236(4)
Attainable Long-Term Weight Loss
240(1)
Underweight
241(1)
Causes and Assessment
241(1)
Weight-Gain Strategies
242(2)
Learning Portfolio
244(1)
Key Terms
244(1)
Study Points
244(1)
Study Questions
244(1)
Try This
245(1)
References
246(2)
Spotlight on Eating Disorders
248(2)
The Eating Disorder Continuum
250(1)
Body Image
250(1)
Eating Disorders Defined
251(1)
Health Consequences of Eating Disorders
252(1)
Prevalence of Eating Disorders
252(1)
No Simple Causes
253(1)
The Cultural-Psychological Interaction
253(1)
Biological Factors
254(1)
FYI: Exploring the Connection Between Negative Affect and Eating Disorders
255(1)
A Closer Look at Anorexia Nervosa
255(1)
Warning Signs of Anorexia Nervosa
255(1)
Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
256(2)
A Closer Look at Bulimia Nervosa
258(1)
Warning Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
258(2)
FYI: Diary of an Eating Disorder
260(1)
Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa
260(1)
A Closer Look at Binge-Eating Disorder
261(1)
Warning Signs of Binge-Eating Disorder
261(1)
Treatment for Binge-Eating Disorder
261(1)
Eating Disorders: Specific Populations
262(1)
Males: An Overlooked Population
262(1)
Adolescents
263(1)
Athletes
263(3)
Combating Eating Disorders
266(3)
Learning Portfolio
269(1)
Key Terms
269(1)
Study Points
269(1)
Study Questions
269(1)
Try This
270(1)
References
270(2)
Chapter 7 Vitamins
272(82)
Understanding Vitamins
273(1)
Characteristics of Vitamins
274(1)
Fat-Soluble vs. Water-Soluble Vitamins
274(1)
Storage and Toxicity
275(1)
Vitamins in Foods
275(1)
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
276(1)
Vitamin A and Carotenoids
276(1)
Forms of Vitamin A
277(1)
Storage and Transport of Vitamin A
277(1)
Functions of Vitamin A
277(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin A
277(2)
Sources of Vitamin A
279(1)
Vitamin A Deficiency
280(1)
Vitamin A Toxicity
280(1)
The Carotenoids
281(2)
Vitamin D
283(1)
Forms and Formation of Vitamin D
284(1)
Functions of Vitamin D
284(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin D
284(2)
Sources of Vitamin D
286(1)
Vitamin D Deficiency
287(2)
Vitamin D Toxicity
289(1)
Vitamin E
289(1)
Forms of Vitamin E
289(1)
Functions of Vitamin E
289(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin E
290(1)
Sources of Vitamin E
290(1)
Vitamin E Deficiency
291(1)
Vitamin E Toxicity
291(1)
Vitamin K
291(1)
Functions of Vitamin K
292(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin K
292(1)
Sources of Vitamin K
292(1)
Vitamin K Deficiency
292(1)
Vitamin K Toxicity
293(2)
Water Soluble Vitamins
295(1)
FYI: Enrichment and Fortification
296(1)
Thiamin
297(1)
Functions of Thiamin
297(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Thiamin
297(1)
Sources of Thiamin
297(1)
Thiamin Deficiency
298(1)
Thiamin Toxicity
299(1)
FYI: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned? Raw, Dried, or Cooked? Selecting and Preparing Foods to Maximize Nutrient Content
299(1)
Riboflavin
300(1)
Functions of Riboflavin
300(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Riboflavin
300(1)
Sources of Riboflavin
300(1)
Riboflavin Deficiency
301(1)
Riboflavin Toxicity
301(1)
Niacin
302(1)
Functions of Niacin
302(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Niacin
302(1)
Sources of Niacin
302(1)
Niacin Deficiency
302(1)
Niacin Toxicity and Medicinal Uses of Niacin
303(1)
Pantothenic Acid
304(1)
Functions of Pantothenic Acid
304(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Pantothenic Acid
304(1)
Sources of Pantothenic Acid
304(1)
Pantothenic Acid Deficiency
304(1)
Pantothenic Acid Toxicity
305(1)
Biotin
305(1)
Functions of Biotin
305(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Biotin
305(1)
Sources of Biotin
306(1)
Biotin Deficiency
306(1)
Biotin Toxicity
306(1)
Vitamin B6
306(1)
Functions of Vitamin B6
306(1)
Vitamin B6, Folate, and Heart Disease
306(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin B6
307(1)
Sources of Vitamin B6
307(1)
Vitamin B6 Deficiency
307(1)
Vitamin B6 Toxicity and Medicinal Uses of Vitamin B6
307(1)
Folate
308(1)
Functions of Folate
309(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Folate
309(1)
Sources of Folate
309(1)
Folate Deficiency
310(1)
Folate Toxicity
311(1)
Vitamin B12
312(1)
Functions of Vitamin B12
312(1)
Absorption of Vitamin B12
312(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin B12
312(1)
Sources of Vitamin B12
312(1)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
313(1)
Vitamin B12 Toxicity
314(1)
Vitamin C
315(1)
Functions of Vitamin C
315(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Vitamin C
316(1)
Sources of Vitamin C
316(1)
Vitamin C Deficiency
317(1)
Vitamin C Toxicity
317(1)
Choline: A Vitamin-like Compound
317(1)
Bogus Vitamins
318(1)
Learning Portfolio
319(1)
Key Terms
319(1)
Study Points
319(1)
Study Questions
320(1)
Try This
320(1)
Getting Personal
320(1)
Try This
321(1)
References
321(5)
Spotlight on Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
326(1)
Dietary Supplements: Vitamins and Minerals
327(2)
Moderate Supplementation
329(1)
Megadoses in Conventional Medical Management
329(2)
Megadosing Beyond Conventional Medicine: Orthomolecular Nutrition
331(1)
Drawbacks of Megadoses
331(1)
Dietary Supplements: Natural Health Products
332(1)
Helpful Herbs, Harmful Herbs
333(2)
Other Dietary Supplements
335(1)
Dietary Supplements in the Marketplace
336(1)
The FTC and Supplement Advertising
336(1)
The FDA and Supplement Regulation
336(1)
Supplement Labels
337(1)
Canadian Regulations
338(1)
Choosing Dietary Supplements
338(1)
FYI: Shopping for Supplements
339(1)
Fraudulent Products
340(1)
Functional Foods
341(1)
Phytochemicals Make Foods Functional
341(4)
Foods Enhanced with Functional Ingredients and Additives
345(1)
Regulatory Issues for Functional Foods
346(1)
Health Claims for Functional Foods
346(1)
Structure/Function Claims for Functional Foods
347(1)
Strategies for Functional Food Use
347(2)
FY): Defining Complementary and Integrative Health: How Does Nutrition Fit?
349(2)
Learning Portfolio
351(1)
Key Terms
351(1)
Study Points
351(1)
Study Questions
351(1)
Try This
352(1)
References
352(2)
Chapter 8 Water and Minerals
354(50)
Water: The Essential Ingredient for Life
355(1)
Functions of Water
356(1)
Electrolytes and Water: A Delicate Equilibrium
356(1)
Intake Recommendations: How Much Water Is Enough?
357(1)
Water Excretion: Where Does the Water Go?
358(1)
Water Balance
358(1)
Alcohol, Caffeine, and Common Medications Affect Fluid Balance
359(1)
Dehydration
359(1)
Water Intoxication
360(1)
FYI: Tap, Filtered, or Bottled: Which Water Is Best?
360(2)
Major Minerals
362(1)
Sodium
362(1)
Functions of Sodium
362(2)
Hypertension
364(1)
Potassium
364(1)
Functions of Potassium
364(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Potassium
365(1)
Sources of Potassium
365(1)
Impact of Low Potassium Intake
365(1)
Chloride
366(1)
Functions of Chloride
366(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Chloride
366(1)
Sources of Chloride
366(1)
Calcium
367(1)
Functions of Calcium
367(1)
Regulation of Blood Calcium
368(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Calcium
369(1)
Sources of Calcium
370(1)
Calcium Absorption
370(1)
Osteoporosis
370(1)
FYI: Calcium Supplements: Are They Right for You?
371(1)
Phosphorus
372(1)
Functions of Phosphorus
372(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Phosphorus
373(1)
Sources of Phosphorus
373(1)
Magnesium
374(1)
Functions of Magnesium
374(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Magnesium
374(1)
Sources of Magnesium
374(1)
Sulfur
375(2)
Trace Minerals
377(1)
Why Are Trace Minerals Important?
377(1)
Other Characteristics of Trace Minerals
377(1)
Iron
377(1)
Functions of Iron
377(1)
Regulation of Iron in the Body
378(4)
Dietary Recommendations for Iron
382(1)
Sources of Iron
383(1)
Iron Deficiency and Measurement of Iron Status
384(1)
Iron Toxicity
385(1)
Zinc
385(1)
Functions of Zinc
385(1)
Regulation of Zinc in the Body
386(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Zinc
387(1)
Sources of Zinc
387(1)
Zinc Deficiency
387(1)
Zinc Toxicity
388(1)
FYI: Zinc and the Common Cold
388(1)
Selenium
389(1)
Functions of Selenium
389(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Selenium
389(1)
Sources of Selenium
389(1)
Selenium Deficiency
389(1)
Selenium Toxicity
389(1)
Iodine
390(1)
Functions of Iodine
390(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Iodine
390(1)
Sources of Iodine
390(1)
Iodine Deficiency
391(1)
Iodine Toxicity
392(1)
Copper
392(1)
Functions of Copper
392(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Copper
393(1)
Copper Deficiency
393(1)
Copper Toxicity
393(1)
Manganese
393(1)
Functions of Manganese
394(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Manganese
394(1)
Manganese Deficiency
394(1)
Manganese Toxicity
394(1)
Fluoride
395(1)
Functions of Fluoride
395(1)
Dietary Recommendations for Fluoride
395(1)
Sources of Fluoride
395(1)
Fluoride Deficiency, Toxicity, and Pharmacologic Applications
396(1)
Chromium
397(1)
Functions of Chromium
397(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Chromium
397(1)
Chromium Deficiency
397(1)
Chromium Toxicity
397(1)
FYI: Chromium, Exercise, and Body Composition
398(1)
Molybdenum
398(1)
Dietary Recommendations and Food Sources for Molybdenum
398(1)
Molybdenum Deficiency and Toxicity
398(1)
Learning Portfolio
399(1)
Key Terms
399(1)
Study Points
399(1)
Study Questions
400(1)
Try This
400(1)
References
401(3)
Chapter 9 Life Cycle Nutrition
404(50)
Pregnancy
405(1)
Nutrition Before Conception
405(2)
Physiology of Pregnancy
407(1)
Maternal Weight Gain
408(1)
Energy and Nutrition During Pregnancy
408(1)
Nutrients to Support Pregnancy
409(1)
Food Choices for Pregnant Women
410(1)
FYI: Follow Food Safety Recommendations
411(1)
Substance Use and Pregnancy Outcome
411(2)
Lactation
413(1)
Breastfeeding Trends
413(1)
Physiology of Lactation
413(1)
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women
414(1)
Practices to Avoid During Lactation
415(1)
Benefits of Breastfeeding
416(1)
Contraindications to Breastfeeding
417(1)
Resources for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Their Children
417(1)
Infancy
417(1)
Infant Growth and Development
417(1)
Energy and Nutrient Needs During Infancy
418(2)
Newborn Breastfeeding
420(1)
Alternative Feeding: Infant Formula
420(1)
Breast Milk or Formula: How Much Is Enough?
420(1)
Feeding Technique
421(1)
Introduction of Solid Foods into the Infant's Diet
421(1)
Developmental Readiness for Solid Foods
421(1)
FYI: Developmental Readiness for Beginning to Eat Solid Foods
422(2)
FYI: Fruit Juices and Drinks
424(1)
Childhood
425(1)
Energy and Nutrient Needs During Childhood
425(1)
Influences on Childhood Food Habits and Intake
426(1)
FYI: Food Hypersensitivities and Allergies
427(1)
Nutritional Concerns of Childhood
428(2)
Adolescence
430(1)
Physical Growth and Development
430(1)
Nutrient Needs of Adolescents
431(2)
Nutrition-Related Concerns for Adolescents
433(1)
Staying Young While Growing Older
434(1)
Weight and Body Composition
434(1)
Physical Activity
434(2)
Immunity
436(1)
Taste and Smell
437(1)
Gastrointestinal Changes
437(1)
Nutrient Needs of the Mature Adult
437(1)
Energy
438(1)
Protein
438(1)
Carbohydrate
439(1)
Fat
439(1)
Water
439(1)
Vitamins and Minerals
439(2)
To Supplement or Not to Supplement
441(1)
Nutrition-Related Concerns of Mature Adults
441(1)
Drug--Drug and Drug--Nutrient Interactions
442(1)
Depression
443(1)
Anorexia of Aging
443(1)
Arthritis
443(1)
Bowel and Bladder Regulation
443(1)
Dental Health
444(1)
Vision Problems
444(1)
Osteoporosis
444(1)
Alzheimer Disease
445(1)
Overweight and Obesity
446(1)
Learning Portfolio
447(1)
Key Terms
447(1)
Study Points
447(1)
Study Questions
448(1)
Try This
448(1)
References
449(5)
Chapter 10 Diet and Health
454(34)
Nutrition and Disease
455(1)
Healthy People 2030
456(1)
Health Disparities
456(1)
Obesity, Physical Inactivity, and Chronic Disease
456(1)
Weight Bias and Stigma
457(1)
Dietary Components and Cardiometabolic Disease
457(1)
Genetics and Disease
457(1)
Cardiovascular Disease
458(1)
The Cardiovascular System and Cardiovascular Disease
459(1)
What Is Atherosclerosis?
459(1)
Heart-Healthy Living: Dietary and Lifestyle Factors
460(6)
Putting It All Together
466(1)
Hypertension
466(1)
What Is Blood Pressure?
466(1)
What Is Hypertension?
467(1)
Stress and Hypertension
467(1)
Risk Factors for Hypertension
468(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Hypertension
468(1)
Putting It All Together
469(1)
Cancer
470(1)
What Is Cancer?
470(1)
Risk Factors for Cancer
470(2)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Cancer Risk
472(3)
Putting It All Together
475(1)
Diabetes Mellitus
475(1)
What Is Diabetes?
475(3)
Low Blood Glucose Levels: Hypoglycemia
478(1)
Risk Factors for Diabetes
479(1)
Dietary and Lifestyle Factors for Reducing Diabetes Risk
479(1)
Management of Diabetes
480(1)
Nutrition
480(1)
Putting It All Together
481(1)
Metabolic Syndrome
481(3)
Learning Portfolio
484(1)
Key Terms
484(1)
Study Points
484(1)
Study Questions
484(1)
Try This
484(1)
References
485(3)
Chapter 11 Sports Nutrition: Eating for Peak Performance
488(32)
Physical Activity to Improve Health
489(2)
Exercise Intensity
491(1)
Muscle-Strengthening Exercises
491(1)
Flexibility and Neuromotor Exercises
491(1)
Some Is Better Than None
492(1)
Energy Systems, Muscles, and Physical Performance
493(2)
Glycogen Depletion
495(1)
Endurance Training
495(1)
Muscles and Muscle Fibers
496(2)
Optimal Nutrition for Exercise Performance
498(1)
Before: Fuel and Hydration
498(1)
During: Slowing Fluid and Energy Losses
498(1)
After: Time to Replenish (the Sooner, the Better)
498(1)
Nutrition for the Competitive Athlete
499(1)
Fluid Needs During Heavy Exertion
499(1)
Hydration
500(1)
Muscle Cramps
501(1)
FYI: When Are Sports Drinks Recommended?
501(1)
Energy Intake and Exercise
502(1)
Carbohydrate and Exercise
502(1)
Pre-exercise Carbohydrate Intake
503(1)
Carbohydrate Intake During Exercise
504(1)
Postexercise Carbohydrate Intake
504(1)
Dietary Fat and Exercise
504(1)
Fat Intake and the Athlete
505(1)
Protein and Exercise
505(1)
Protein Recommendations for Athletes
505(1)
Timing Protein Intake with Exercise
505(1)
Optimal Protein Sources for Athletes
506(1)
Dangers of High Protein Intake
506(1)
Vitamins, Minerals, and Athletic Performance
506(1)
B Vitamins
506(1)
FYI: Nutrition Periodization: Tailoring Nutrition Intake to Exercise Goals
507(1)
Calcium
508(1)
Iron
508(1)
Vitamin D
509(1)
Other Trace Minerals
509(1)
The Vegetarian Athlete
509(1)
Nutrition Needs of Young Athletes
510(1)
Nutrition Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
510(1)
Concerns About Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
511(2)
Weight and Body Composition
513(1)
Weight Gain: Build Muscle, Lose Fat
513(1)
Weight Loss: The Panacea for Optimal Performance?
514(1)
Weight Loss: Negative Consequences for the Competitive Athlete?
514(3)
Learning Portfolio
517(1)
Key Terms
517(1)
Study Points
517(1)
Study Questions
518(1)
Try This
518(1)
References
518(2)
Chapter 12 Food Safety and Technology
520
Food Safety
522(1)
Harmful Substances in Foods
522(5)
FYI: Food Safety and SARS-CoV-2
527(6)
Keeping Food Safe
533(1)
Going Green: Ocean Pollution and Mercury Poisoning
534(4)
FYI: Safe Food Practices
538(1)
Who Is at Increased Risk for Foodborne Illness?
539(1)
A Final Word on Food Safety
540(1)
Food Technology
540(1)
Food Preservation
540(2)
Genetically Engineered Foods
542(1)
A Short Course in Plant Genetics
542(3)
Genetically Engineered Foods: An Unstoppable Experiment?
545(1)
Benefits of Genetic Engineering
546(1)
Risks
547(1)
Regulation
547(3)
Learning Portfolio
550(1)
Key Terms
550(1)
Study Points
550(1)
Study Questions
551(1)
Try This
551(1)
Getting Personal
551(1)
References
552(2)
Spotlight on Hunger: The Faces of Global Malnutrition
554(1)
Malnutrition in the United States
555(1)
The Face of American Malnutrition
555(1)
Prevalence and Distribution
556(3)
Public Health Pandemics
559(1)
Attacking Hunger in America
560(1)
FYI: Hungry and Homeless
561(2)
Malnutrition in the Developing World
563(1)
The World Food Equation
564(1)
The Fight Against Global Hunger
565(1)
Social and Economic Factors
565(2)
Political Disruptions
567(1)
Agriculture and Environment: A Tricky Balance
568(1)
Environmental Degradation
568(1)
Malnutrition: Its Nature, Its Victims, and Its Eradication
569(1)
FYI: Tough Choices
570(2)
Learning Portfolio
572(1)
Key Terms
572(1)
Study Points
572(1)
Study Questions
572(1)
Try This
573(1)
References
573(3)
Appendix A Dietary Reference Intakes
576(4)
Glossary
580(14)
Index
594
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.