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Understanding Nutrition by Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes provides a comprehensive, scientifically rigorous exploration of human nutrition. This twelfth edition serves as an essential guide for anyone seeking to master the complexities of diet, metabolism, and the biological impact of food on the body. The text meticulously breaks down nutritional science, covering everything from the foundational roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids to the nuanced interactions of vitamins and minerals. Readers are invited to examine how nutrients fuel cellular processes and influence long-term health, including the fascinating field of nutritional genomics, which explores how diet can interact with gene expression. With a structured approach that extends from prenatal requirements to the nutritional needs of the elderly, this book balances academic depth with practical relevance. Whether addressing weight management, physical fitness, or global food challenges, the authors present information with clarity and precision. This text is an invaluable resource for students, health enthusiasts, and professionals who demand a reliable, evidence-based foundation for understanding the vital relationship between human physiology and the food we consume.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear and some page folding) Softcover ISBN 9780538734769
