Nutrition Now
By Judith E. Brown, Carolyn L. Williams, PhD, RDN
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Brown/Williams' NUTRITION NOW, 9th Edition, engages students and provides maximum flexibility for instructors! The authors introduce the science of nutrition to non-majors through active learning opportunities and real-world examples. The new edition has been edited with special features like "Reality Checks" and "Take Action" to help students apply the material to their own lives. The 32 modular units enable instructors to easily select material, including foundational topics such as diet planning, nutrition labels, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, physical activity, pregnancy and lactation, common chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, dietary supplements, global issues and much more. The text is available with MindTap, the most engaging and easily personalized online solution in nutrition that enables instructors to deliver what they know is best for their students.
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Brown/Williams' NUTRITION NOW, 9th Edition, engages students and provides maximum flexibility for instructors! The authors introduce the science of nutrition to non-majors through active learning opportunities and real-world examples. The new edition has been edited with special features like "Reality Checks" and "Take Action" to help students apply the material to their own lives. The 32 modular units enable instructors to easily select material, including foundational topics such as diet planning, nutrition labels, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, physical activity, pregnancy and lactation, common chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, dietary supplements, global issues and much more. The text is available with MindTap, the most engaging and easily personalized online solution in nutrition that enables instructors to deliver what they know is best for their students.
CRITICAL EVALUATION: “Nutrition Up Close” features in every chapter give students the chance to apply what they have learned about nutrition concepts, fiber intake, fat loss products and other topics. Students receive insightful feedback via the Diet & Wellness Plus software.
PERSONAL INTEREST: "Take Action" personal coaching boxes encourage students to act on chapter content to improve their own nutritional health and performance in the course.
MODULAR FLEXIBILITY: A unique 32-unit module format helps students engage with and apply core concepts while you easily customize materials to match your course outline and objectives.
NUTRITION SELF-TESTS: “Scorecard” boxes at the beginning of each unit ask students to assess their understanding of nutrition and health concepts before reading the material to help them separate popular myths from facts.
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Unit 1. Key Nutrition Concepts and TermsPreview this chapter
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