Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The bestselling UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION gives you the ideal blend of strong science, nutrition basics and hands-on learning. Updated with the latest research, the 15th Edition includes the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, quick-reference tables, expansive weight loss information and thorough coverage of fitness and energy systems. You will quickly connect with the text's approachable writing style, and the art and illustrations make even the most difficult concepts easy to understand. The text's emphasis on active learning includes a rich variety of ways to help you put what you learn into action. You will also be challenged to evaluate your own dietary choices and set healthy goals through activities in the Diet & Wellness Plus digital app. In addition, the MindTap Nutrition digital learning solution maximizes your study time.
Synopsis
The bestselling UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION makes the science of nutrition meaningful and memorable. Updated with the latest available research and the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, the 15th Edition emphasizes active learning and prepares students for their future careers. Authors Whitney and Rolfes draw readers into the study of nutrition with a lively and approachable writing style--dispelling students' existing misconceptions and empowering them to make better nutrition choices and enact lasting behavior change.