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This bestselling textbook is designed for introductory nutrition courses for majors. It presents core nutrition concepts with clarity and relevance, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. The 16th edition includes: Updated dietary guidelines and scientific research Step-by-step explanations of nutrition processes Vivid illustrations and quick-reference tables New “How To” features in Chapter 1 for calculating AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) Interactive learning tools like “A Closer Look” and “Debunk the Junk” Integration with Diet and Wellness Plus for personalized diet analysis

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Ellie Whitney All Chapters 1 - 20
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Table of Contents
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1. An Overview of Nutrition.
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Highlight 1: Nutrition Information and Misinformation.
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3. Digestion, Absorption and Transport. p p p


pHighlight 3: Common Digestive Problems.
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4. The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers.
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pHighlight 4: Carbs, kCalories and Controversies.
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5. The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Sterols.
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pHighlight 5: High-Fat Foods — Friend or Foe?
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pHighlight 6: Nutritional Genomics.
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Highlight 7: Alcohol in the Body.
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9. Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity and Underweight.
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pHighlight 9: The Latest and Greatest Weight-Loss Diet — Again.
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10. The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C.
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14. Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients and Body Adaptations.
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pHighlight 14: Supplements as Ergogenic Aids.
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15. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation.
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pHighlight 15: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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16. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence.
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17. Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years.
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pHighlight 17: Nutrient-Drug Interactions.
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18. Diet and Health.
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Highlight 18: Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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19. Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water. p p p p p


pHighlight 19: Food Biotechnology.
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20. Hunger and the Global Environment.
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Highlight 20: Environmentally Friendly Food Choices.
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Chapter 1 – An Overview of Nutrition
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