商品簡介
This introductory textbook explains the nutritional needs of the human body, and encourages students to evaluate and interpret new nutrition research. The four parts show how nutrition supports health, describe nutrient needs changes throughout the life cycle, look at ways that poor nutrition can lead to disease, and assess the impact of illnesses, medications, and complementary therapies on nutritional health. The seventh edition reflects the Dietary guidelines for Americans 2005 and the 2007 Eating well with Canada's food guide. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)