Providing current information on the health, culture, food and nutrition habits of the most common ethnic and racial groups living in the United States, FOOD AND CULTURE supports human diversity and inclusivity and provides you with an accessible lens to see connection. This market-leading text for cultural foods courses is also designed to help health professionals, chefs, and others in the food service industry learn to work effectively with members of different ethnic and religious groups in a culturally sensitive manner. It also will help you develop a grounded perspective of the diversity in the United States and enhances effective communication across cultures in any field of work. The authors include comprehensive coverage of key ethnic, religious and regional groups, including Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, Black Americans, Mexicans and Central Americans, Caribbean Islanders, South Americans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Southeast Asians, Pacific Islanders, people of the Balkans, Middle Easterners, Asian Indians, and regional Americans. Read More

Nina Mukerjee Furstenau| SeAnne Safaii-Waite

ISBN-13: 9780357729588 | ISBN-10: 0357729587

©2024

Get a full understanding of how nutrition impacts healthy people as they grow, develop and function through life stages through Brown's NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE, Eighth Edition. Packed with insight from leading experts, this reader-friendly text features a vibrant full-color design filled with illustrations that make abstract ideas easy to visualize. Using a unique "layered approach," the book progresses from preconception to the end stages of the life cycle, alternating chapters between normal and clinical nutrition to give you the complete picture. This edition reflects the latest research and dietary guidelines in its comprehensive coverage of nutritional needs, nutrition and health disease outcomes, model programs, healthful diets, nutrients, gene variants, nutrient-gene interactions and more. Case studies give you further insight into clinical applications and care standards in real-world practice. Read More

Judith E. Brown

ISBN-13: 9780357730423 | ISBN-10: 0357730429

©2024

Whitney’s Understanding Nutrition is a comprehensive and balanced undergraduate text for introductory nutrition courses. Along with clear scientific principles you will learn about how science affects healthy diet choices. Understanding Nutrition has a solid reputation for equipping students to understand nutrition science and application with regionally relevant issues, images and foods. Read More

Ellie Whitney| Sharon Rady Rolfes, MS, RDN

ISBN-13: 9780170457972 | ISBN-10: 0170457974

©2023

Make better food choices and live a healthier life with NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES. More conversational than a pure-science text, this book explores the essentials of nutrition--including how the body breaks down and uses food, food safety, sports nutrition and special nutritional needs throughout the human life cycle--and asks you to weigh in on relevant debates, such as sustainable diets, the safety of supplements, genetically modified foods, how much is too much sugar, and “keto” and “paleo” diets. NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES is available with the MindTap learning platform, which offers self-quizzing and activities to propel your learning from memorization to mastery. Read More

Frances Sizer| Ellie Whitney

ISBN-13: 9780357727614 | ISBN-10: 0357727614

©2023

Explore the role nutrition plays in health and disease while learning strategies for improving patient health and motivating behavior change with NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE, 8th Edition. This proven text introduces the science behind basic nutrition concepts, disease pathophysiology, and disease treatments and gives you the tools you need to succeed in your course and career. To help you succeed, the interactive MindTap platform features case studies, N.C.L.E.X.-style practice problems, a Diet & Wellness Plus app for setting and tracking nutritional goals—and even an ebook that can read aloud to you! Read More

Linda Kelley DeBruyne| Kathryn Pinna

ISBN-13: 9780357730317 | ISBN-10: 0357730313

©2023

Crystal Clear, Up-to-Date Science + Compelling Applications = A Balanced Program for Learning. Develop a clear understanding of the core concepts of nutrition with NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO FOOD, 4th Edition. Now updated with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the latest findings in the field, this proven resource clearly explains the scientific principles underlying nutrition while incorporating applications relevant to your daily life. Supported by an impressive visual design, engaging case studies, and interactive digital resources, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES offers a unique, balanced program for learning. Read More

Michelle "Shelley" McGuire| Kathy A. Beerman

ISBN-13: 9780357730539 | ISBN-10: 0357730534

©2023

Access the tools and knowledge you need to take charge of your life with PERSONAL NUTRITION, 11th Edition. Packed with the latest research, recommendations and emerging trends, this text equips you with a solid foundation in fundamental nutrition principles and the expertise you need to make informed, healthy choices. Lively illustrations, photographs and examples bring chapter concepts to life, while features like "The Savvy Diner" and "Make Every Bite Count” offer practical tips you can put into immediate practice. The text is also supported by MindTap, which helps you learn on your terms. The most engaging and customizable online solution in nutrition, MindTap combines readings, multimedia, assessments, activities, and access to Diet & Wellness Plus--giving you everything you need to maximize your course success. Read More

Marie A. Boyle

ISBN-13: 9780357446935 | ISBN-10: 0357446933

©2023

Discover the diverse range of practice settings and opportunities available to you as a community and public health nutritionist with COMMUNITY NUTRITION IN ACTION, 8th Edition! The book provides easy-to-understand coverage of program planning, policymaking, and nutrition issues specific to community and public health. Using this innovative book, you'll develop the skills you need to achieve cultural competency, address health disparities, try new technologies, and use fresh approaches to improving the public’s nutrition and health status. You'll also master the knowledge and skills you'll need in practice as you seek to solve population health problems, relating to media advocacy, telehealth, nutrition education, and more. Read More

Marie A. Boyle

ISBN-13: 9780357367957 | ISBN-10: 0357367952

©2022

Translate current nutrition recommendations and guidelines into specific plans. Dunford/Doyle's NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE, 5th Edition helps you select the appropriate type of foods, beverages and/or supplements you need to support training, performance and recovery. This practical book emphasizes the scientific basis for sports nutrition recommendations and highlights current research studies of trained athletes from a variety of sports. Detailed explanations of the connection between exercise and nutrition help you reach your ultimate goals--optimal performance and health. Entire chapters are devoted to diet planning, disordered eating, exercise patterns in athletes, and achieving lifelong fitness and health. In addition, this edition is available with MindTap which offers a wealth of digital resources to help maximize your study time. Read More

Marie Dunford| J. Andrew Doyle

ISBN-13: 9780357448151 | ISBN-10: 0357448154

©2022

Prepare for your future career in nutrition with this bestselling text--which makes the science of nutrition relatable and meaningful. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION makes the sometimes confusing topic of nutrition easy to understand by offering step-by-step coverage of nutrition concepts and related processes. Vivid illustrations and quick-reference nutrition tables make even the most difficult concepts easy to master. With an understanding of nutrition, you can make healthy choices in your daily life and provide others with accurate information in your professional career. Read More

Ellie Whitney| Sharon Rady Rolfes

ISBN-13: 9780357447512 | ISBN-10: 0357447514

©2022

Prepare for clinical practice by "solving" 29 realistic case studies in nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. Using the medical record as its structure, you draw on the information provided (hospital admission data, laboratory test results, intake/output records, and physician and other health care provider progress notes) to solve the case. A series of questions follow the case, focusing on pathophysiology; assessment; clinical, nutritional, and behavioral outcomes; interventions; and appropriate follow-up for the patient. Read More

Marcia Nelms| Kristen Roberts

ISBN-13: 9780357450680 | ISBN-10: 035745068x

©2022

Prepare for your career in Nutrition with ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM. You'll find even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts easy to understand as the authors equip you with a solid understanding of: digestion absorption, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates; The structures and functions of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and minerals in the body; and nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity. Read More

Sareen S. Gropper| Jack L. Smith| Timothy P. Carr

ISBN-13: 9780357449813 | ISBN-10: 0357449819

©2022

The updated 16th Global Edition of Whitney/Rolfe's bestselling UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION presents the core information of an introductory nutrition course for majors, with active learning that prepares students for their future careers. An overarching goal of the text is to help readers learn to distinguish valid nutrition information from misinformation. In addition to providing accurate information, the text encourages readers to understand the connections between concepts, evaluate the pros and cons of an argument, detect inconsistencies and errors, solve problems, and identify the relevance of information. Read More

Ellie Whitney| Sharon Rady Rolfes

ISBN-13: 9798214033488 | ISBN-10: 8214033489

©2022

Develop the solid foundation in counseling and education principles you need to help clients change food behavior and improve their nutritional status with NUTRITION COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT, 4th Edition. Now in striking full color and with engaging digital resources in MindTap, this updated step-by-step guide helps you translate theoretical perspectives on nutrition counseling into real-life applications that have the power to influence client knowledge, skills and attitudes. As you move through the book, you'll have opportunities to practice new skills universal to counseling and education that you can use as a springboard to building and modifying your individual style. This edition now works seamlessly with the MindTap digital learning platform, featuring interactive videos, case studies and review questions to engage you in learning and applying fundamental skills. Read More

Kathleen D. Bauer| Doreen Liou| Carol A. Sokolik

ISBN-13: 9780357367667 | ISBN-10: 0357367669

©2021

Nourish your mind with UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, 12th Edition! Start by learning about normal nutrition, including the effects of food and nutrients on your mental and physical health, and then turn your focus to the clinical side of nutrition and the therapeutic care of people with health problems. Packed with practical information and resources, this text is designed to help you understand and apply nutrition concepts to your daily life as well as to clinical settings. Features in the text include real-life case studies and questions, step-by-step "How To" instruction, detailed illustrations, intriguing vignettes, a full glossary, and much more. Regardless of your background, the authors’ enthusiasm, student-friendly writing, careful explanations, and concise coverage of current topics will inspire you to take a healthy look at the field of nutrition! Read More

Sharon Rady Rolfes, MS, RDN| Kathryn Pinna| Ellie Whitney

ISBN-13: 9780357368107 | ISBN-10: 035736810x

©2021

Reach your diet and nutritional goals with NUTRITION NOW, ENHANCED 8th Edition! Understanding the basic principles of nutrition and its impacts on your health can lead to better choices and more successful diet planning now and throughout your lifetime. Chapters cover nutrition basics such as diet planning, the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, exercise, pregnancy and lactation, global issues and much more. NUTRITION NOW, ENHANCED, organizes content into easy-to-read, manageable units that help you focus on the concepts while applying what you have learned to your own life. Read More

Judith E. Brown

ISBN-13: 9780357021651 | ISBN-10: 0357021657

©2020

Written by one of the most influential authors in the field, Brown's Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Seventh Edition, illustrates how nutrition impacts healthy people as they grow, develop and function through life stages. More student friendly than ever, its signature layered approach progresses from preconception to the end stages of the life cycle--alternating chapters between normal and clinical nutrition to give the complete picture of each topic. Including insight from leading experts, it reflects the latest research in its comprehensive coverage of nutritional needs, nutrition and disease outcomes, model programs, healthful diets, gene variants, nutrient-gene interactions and more. Case studies give students experience with real-world clinical applications and care standards. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution. Read More

Judith E. Brown

ISBN-13: 9789814866170 | ISBN-10: 9814866172

©2020

Understanding Nutrition introduces you to the core principles of nutrition with a focus on Australia and New Zealand. It will give you the knowledge and skills you need to improve the health and wellbeing of others. The text includes current nutrition guidelines, recommendations and public health nutrition issues that are relevant to you now, and when you’re working in the field of nutrition. Understanding Nutrition begins with topics such as diet planning, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, and follows with chapters on diet and health, fitness, life span nutrition and food safety. Read More

Ellie Whitney| Sharon Rady Rolfes, MS, RDN| Tim Crowe| Adam Walsh

ISBN-13: 9780170424431 | ISBN-10: 017042443x

©2020

Help students eat better and live healthier lives with NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES, 15th Edition. A market leader for nearly four decades, this text balances important scientific research and nutrition fundamentals with applications to real life and general well-being. Author Sizer and Whitney's conversational tone and their coverage of controversial topics engage students and help them sort through various fads, facts and misconceptions, empowering them to make good food choices. The MindTap interactive platform enables instructors to personalize their course with coordinating slides, multimedia and a full suite of learning activities. Read More

Frances Sizer| Ellie Whitney

ISBN-13: 9789814846943 | ISBN-10: 9814846945

©2020

How does nutrition factor into nursing and health care careers? Find out with NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE, 7th Edition! Packed with the latest clinical know-how, this resource enables you to leverage the power of diet therapy to make a real impact on patient lives. You’ll uncover the science behind macro-nutrients, vitamins, minerals and metabolism, along with the many ways nutrition affects drugs, diseases and the human life cycle. And to support your success, the interactive MindTap platform features nutrition and diet therapy case studies, N.C.L.E.X.-style practice problems, the Diet & Wellness Plus app for setting and tracking nutritional goals--even an ebook that can read aloud to you! Read More

Linda Kelley DeBruyne| Kathryn Pinna

ISBN-13: 9780357022467 | ISBN-10: 0357022467

©2020

Reflecting the latest research and evidence-based practices, NUTRITION THERAPY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, 4th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of disease pathophysiology and treatment that emphasizes the best application of the nutrition care process. It clearly connects nutrition therapy practices and expected outcomes to underlying disease processes at every level--from cells to organ systems. Detailed illustrations enhance your understanding of disease progression, surgical procedures and treatment protocols, while Practitioner Interviews equip you with real-world insight on how to work with patients. The 4th Edition includes expanded coverage of nutrition therapy for pediatric and geriatric populations, medical treatment and the role of nutrition, malnutrition assessment, nutrition interventions, the monitoring and evaluation step of the nutrition care process and more. Read More

Marcia Nahikian Nelms| Kathryn P. Sucher

ISBN-13: 9780357041710 | ISBN-10: 0357041712

©2020

Set audacious nutritional goals with NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY, 10th Edition! The core nutrition concepts and the latest clinical approaches in this book set you up for success, no matter your role in a client’s nutritional care. Organized around diet types instead of organ systems and diseases, this practical guide accelerates understanding by requiring you to apply concepts and skills as you learn them. From public policy and nutritional guidelines to weight management and diet planning, this go-to resource builds your confidence, so you’re ready to help others make the best choices for their nutritional needs. Read More

Linda Kelley DeBruyne| Kathryn Pinna| Eleanor Noss Whitney

ISBN-13: 9780357039861 | ISBN-10: 0357039866

©2020

Nourish your mind and body with NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES. More conversational than a pure-science text, this book explores the essentials of nutrition--including how the body breaks down and uses food, food safety, sports nutrition and special nutritional needs throughout the human life cycle--and asks you to weigh in on relevant debates, such as world hunger, chronic diseases, dietary guidelines and eating patterns. Available with the MindTap learning platform, the 15th edition also offers self-quizzing and activities to propel your learning from memorization to mastery. Read More

Frances Sizer| Ellie Whitney

ISBN-13: 9781337906371 | ISBN-10: 1337906379

©2020

Packed with insight from leading experts, Brown's Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Seventh Edition, shows how nutrition impacts healthy people as they grow, develop and function through life stages. Extremely reader friendly, the text features a vibrant full-color design and is packed with illustrations that make abstract ideas easy to visualize. Using a unique "layered approach," it progresses from preconception to the end stages of the life cycle, alternating chapters between normal and clinical nutrition to give you the complete picture. It reflects the latest research and dietary guidelines in its comprehensive coverage of nutritional needs, nutrition and health disease outcomes, model programs, healthful diets, nutrients, gene variants, nutrient-gene interactions and more. Case studies give you further insight into clinical applications and care standards in real-world practice. Read More

Judith E. Brown

ISBN-13: 9781337919333 | ISBN-10: 1337919330

©2020

Become a smarter consumer with Boyle's PERSONAL NUTRITION, 10th Edition. Packed with the latest research, recommendations and emerging trends, this text equips you with a solid foundation in fundamental nutritional principles and the expertise to make informed, healthy choices. Lively illustrations, photographs and examples bring chapter concepts to life, while features like "The Savvy Diner" and "Eat Well, Be Well" offer practical tips you can put into immediate practice. The text is also supported by MindTap Nutrition, which helps you learn on your terms. The most engaging and customizable online solution in nutrition, MindTap combines readings, multimedia, assessments, activities and access to Diet & Wellness Plus--giving you everything you need to maximize your course success. Take charge of your own nutrition and health with Boyle's PERSONAL NUTRITION! Read More

Marie A. Boyle

ISBN-13: 9781337557955 | ISBN-10: 1337557951

©2019

NUTRITION: YOUR LIFE SCIENCE, 3rd Edition, helps you understand the fundamental principles of nutritional science through an interactive, flexible, and fun learning experience. Turley/Thompson gives you a variety of options to learn, review, and demonstrate your knowledge. Use the unique learning aids, including Take-Ten Reflective Questions, Practices, and Bio Beats, to engage with the material and develop a better understanding of how nutrition concepts apply to your own life. Read More

Jennifer Turley| Joan Thompson

ISBN-13: 9780357426821 | ISBN-10: 0357426827

©2019

The bestselling UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION makes the science of nutrition meaningful and memorable. Updated with the latest available research and the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, the 15th Edition emphasizes active learning and prepares students for their future careers. Authors Whitney and Rolfes draw readers into the study of nutrition with a lively and approachable writing style--dispelling students' existing misconceptions and empowering them to make better nutrition choices and enact lasting behavior change. Read More

Ellie Whitney| Sharon Rady Rolfes

ISBN-13: 9781337392693 | ISBN-10: 1337392693

©2019

Teaching you how to interpret and apply scientific data, Dunford/Doyle's NUTRITION FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE, 4th Edition, emphasizes the scientific basis for sports nutrition recommendations and highlights current research studies of trained athletes. The text helps you translate current nutrition recommendations and guidelines into specific plans for the appropriate amount and type of foods, beverages and/or supplements to support training, performance and recovery--for a variety of sports. Detailed explanations of the connection between exercise and nutrition help you reach the ultimate goals--optimal performance and health. Giving you in-depth insight, entire chapters are devoted to diet planning, disordered eating and exercise patterns in athletes and lifelong fitness and health. In addition, MindTap Nutrition offers a wealth of digital resources to help maximize your study time. Read More

Marie Dunford| J. Andrew Doyle

ISBN-13: 9781337556767 | ISBN-10: 1337556769

©2019

UNDERSTANDING FOOD: PRINCIPLES AND PREPARATION is your introductory guide to food, food preparation, food service and food science. Integrating these key topics with relevant information about nutrition and the food industry, this best-selling text gives you a thorough overview of the different dimensions of food principles and insight into the variety of career options available in the food industry. Numerous photographs and illustrations help you understand and apply what you read, and the sixth edition is now available with MindTap Nutrition--a digital learning platform that lets you learn how, when and where you want--even on your mobile! With features like self-assessments, pop-up tutors, videos and an interactive ebook, MindTap Nutrition makes studying a breeze. Read More

Amy Christine Brown

ISBN-13: 9781337557566 | ISBN-10: 1337557560

©2019

Crystal Clear Science + Compelling Applications = A Balanced Program for Teaching and Learning Now updated with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO FOOD, 3rd Enhanced Edition clearly explains the scientific principles underlying nutrition while incorporating applications to promote a complete understanding of core concepts. This integrated approach provides a strong science foundation in a context relevant to your daily life and career. Supported by an impressive visual design, engaging case studies and interactive digital resources, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES offers a unique, balanced program for learning. Read More

Michelle "Shelley" McGuire| Kathy A. Beerman

ISBN-13: 9781337565332 | ISBN-10: 1337565334

©2018

Crystal Clear Science + Compelling Applications = A Balanced Program for Teaching and Learning Now updated with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO FOOD, 3rd Enhanced Edition clearly explains the scientific principles underlying nutrition while incorporating applications to promote a complete understanding of core concepts. This integrated approach provides a strong science foundation in a context relevant to students' daily lives and their careers. Supported by an impressive visual design, engaging case studies and interactive digital resources, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES offers a unique, balanced program for teaching and learning. A Table of Food Composition booklet is included. Read More

Michelle "Shelley" McGuire| Kathy A. Beerman

ISBN-13: 9781337628877 | ISBN-10: 1337628875

©2018

Nourish your mind with UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, 11e! Start by learning about normal nutrition, including the impacts of food and nutrients on your mental and physical health, and then turn your focus to the clinical side of nutrition and the therapeutic care of people with health problems. Packed with practical information and resources, this text is designed to help you understand and apply nutrition concepts to your daily life as well as clinical settings. Features in the text include real-life case studies and questions, step-by-step "How To" instruction, detailed illustrations, intriguing vignettes, a full glossary, and much more. Regardless of your background, the authors’ enthusiasm, student-friendly writing, careful explanations, and current topics will inspire you to take a healthy look at the field of nutrition! Read More

Sharon Rady Rolfes, MS, RDN| Kathryn Pinna| Ellie Whitney

ISBN-13: 9781337098069 | ISBN-10: 133709806x

©2018