Main description:

Nutrition and Health is designed to supplement any introductory nutrition course studying essential nutrients and the importance of good nutrition to health at various stages of life. The text is intended to guide the student in identifying key concepts with the use of topic outlines, project resources, study guides and experiential activities. Course management is made simple with organization, clarity, and the availability of resources in one document and student engagement is promoted with the use of hands-on activities and discussions.Nutrition and Health:

is easy-to-follow and provides templates for the lifestyle self-evaluation project.
allows Students to regularly comment on the helpfulness of the book which has facilitated student interaction despite large class sizes.
helps students transition from novice eaters to informed decision-makers when applying book exercises to food choices outside the classroom!

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Introduction and Course Objectives
Topic Outlines
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Introduction to Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
Digestion and Absorption
Energy Balance
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Sports Nutrition
Vitamins
Water and Minerals
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Pregnancy
Lactation
Infants
Children
Older Adults
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Evaluating Nutrition Information
Supplements
Phytochemicals and Functional Foods
Functional Foods
Food Safety
Consumer Concerns about Food
Regulation of Food Additives
Activities
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Activity 1: Choose My Plate Analysis
Activity 2: Label Reading
Activity 3: Portion Distortion
Activity 4: Evaluation of a Weight Loss Plan
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Activity 5: Whole Grain Evaluation
Activity 6: Sugars vs. Alternative Sweeteners
Fats
Activity 7: Good Fats, Bad Fats
Activity 8: Find the Trans Fat in Foods
Proteins
Activity 9: Vegetarian Diet Debate
Activity 10: Macronutrient Calculations
Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Activity 11: Vitamin Review Worksheet
Activity 12: Mineral Review Worksheet
Activity 13: Calcium Food Sources
Activity 14: Sodium Evaluation
Activity 15: Hydration
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Activity 16: Pregnancy Case Study
Activity 17: Breast vs. Bottle Debate
Activity 18: Child Nutrition Discussion
Activity 19: Grandparent Interview
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Activity 20: Evaluation of Nutrition Information
Activity 21: Evaluation of a Supplemental Nutrition Product
Activity 22: Functional Foods
Activity 23: Food Safety Quiz
Activity 24: Organic Foods
Study Guide
Module 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Introduction to Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
Digestion and Absorption
Energy Balance
Module 2: The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Sports Nutrition
Vitamins
Water and Minerals
Module 3: Nutrition for the Life Cycle
Pregnancy and Lactation
Infants
Children
Older Adults
Module 4: Special Topics for the Consumer
Evaluating Nutrition Information and Products
Food Safety
Consumer Concerns about Food
Lifestyle Analysis Project
Part 1: Diet and Activity Records
Part 2: Computer Analysis of Diet and Activity
Part 3: Evaluation of Nutrient Intake and Energy Balance
Part 4: Analysis Summary