Nutrition: An Applied Approach

Written for non-nutrition majors, this textbook explains the role carbohydrates, fat, and protein play in human health, and describes the nutrients that support fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone and blood health, energy metabolism, pregnancy, childhood growth, and the needs of older adults. The CD-ROM contains a dietary analysis tool. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR