Nutrition Now, 6e, International Edition introduces non-major students to the science of nutrition while engaging them through active learning exercises and applied, real-world examples. This text's unique modular format (33 units) helps students focus on critical content by organizing the material into smaller sections and provides instructors the flexibility to choose which units to cover and how to modify the order to meet course goals and objectives. Updated with the most current research, this text uses a clear, student-friendly writing style that makes content approachable but not oversimplified.
The emphasis on active learning and critical thinking both in the text and the "Interactive Learning Guide" allows instructors to design an interactive environment regardless of class size or format (in classroom or online). Nutrition Now, 6e, International Edition offers a flexible option to meet your course needs that will get your students excited about the science of nutrition.
Unit 1 Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms
Unit 2 The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health
Unit 3 Ways of Knowing about Nutrition
Unit 4 Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels
Unit 5 Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior
Unit 6 Healthy Diets, The Dietary Guidelines, MyPyramid, and More
Unit 7 How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption
Unit 8 Calories! Food, Energy, and Energy Balance
Unit 9 Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status
Unit10 Weight Control: The Myths and Realities
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