Published by Pearson (October 29, 2025) © 2026
Janice Thompson | Melinda Manore | Linda A. VaughanProduct Information
- 1. The Science of Nutrition: Linking Food, Function, and Health
- 2. Designing a Healthful Diet
- 3. The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat?
- 4. Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients
- 4.5. In Depth: Alcohol
- 5. Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients
- 6. Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues
- 7. Metabolism: From Food to Life
- 7.5. In Depth: Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients with Macro Powers
- 8. Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism
- 9. Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- 10. Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function and Vision
- 10.5 In Depth: The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements
- 11. Nutrients Involved in Bone Health
- 12. Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity
- 13. Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight
- 14. Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health
- 14.5 In Depth: Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise
- 15. Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food
- 16. Food Equity, Sustainability, and Quality: The Challenge of "Good" Food
- 17. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life
- 18. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence
- 19. Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years