Thompson, Janice, 1962-

Nutrition for life / Janice Thompson, Melinda Manore. - 2nd ed. - San Francisco : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, c2010. - xxx, 419 p, [122] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Nutrition : Making it work for you. 2. The human body : Are we really what we eat? 3. Carbohydrates : Plant-derived energy and nutrients. 4. Fats : An essential energy-supplying nutrient. 5. Proteins: Crucial components of all body tissues. 6. Vitamins: Micronutrients with macro powers. 7. Minerals : Building and moving our bodies. 8. Fluid balance, water and alcohol. 9. Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. 10. Nutrition and physical activity : Keys to good health. 11. Nutrition throughtout the life cycle. 12. Nutrition issues : The safety and security of the world's food supply.

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