Understanding Nutrition

Complete and Relevant: The early chapters introduce the nutrients and their work in the body, and the later chapters apply that information to people's lives.

Highlights: Every chapter is followed by a highlight that provides readers with an in-depth look at a current, and often controversial, topic that relates to its companion chapter.

Diet Tracking: At the end of each chapter, "Nutrition Portfolio" sections invite students to evaluate their own dietary choices and set healthy goals through activities in the Diet & Wellness Plus digital app.

"How To" Tasks: These in-text sections help readers develop practical skills, such as calculating energy intake from carbohydrate, fat, and protein. A "Try It" activity follows each section for plenty of practice.