Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living, 2026 Release ISE
1. Introduction to Nutrition
2. Evaluating Nutrition Information
3. Basis of a Healthy Diet
4. Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
5. Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber
6. Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols
7. Proteins: Amino Acids
8. Metabolism
9. Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
10. Water-Soluble Vitamins
11. Water and the Major Minerals
12. Trace Minerals
13. Obesity, Energy Balance, and Weight Management
14. Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
15. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
16. Pregnancy and Lactation
17. Infants, Children, and Adolescents
18. Nutrition for Older Adults
19. Food and Water Safety
20. Global Nutrition
Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living is an interesting, engaging, reliable, and evidence-based introductory textbook with a wide variety of features to promote active learning. A clinical emphasis appeals to all, but is of particular relevance to those studying nutrition, dietetics, or health science professions, including nursing. Real-life and clinical examples, statistics, and evidence from professional sources address current and controversial topics and support the key concepts of the science of nutrition.