"Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach" is an alternate version of Wardlaw-Smith's "Contemporary Nutrition," 7e. While "Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach" shares the recognized strengths of the seventh edition, it offers a unique approach to the coverage of vitamins and minerals. It departs from a traditional presentation by instead organizing vitamins and minerals within the context of physiological functions and the health conditions they influence. The text will provide students who lack a strong science background the ideal balance of reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge. With their friendly writing style, the authors act as the student's personal guide to dispelling common misconceptions and to gaining a solid foundation for making informed nutrition choices. www.mhhe.com/wardlawcontfa1
I learened an amazing amount from this book. I was reassured that I was feeding my family well. It cleared up many misconceptions as it covered how each nutrient is processed and used by the body.
It was a textbook read for a class, so it wasn't exactly joy-reading. However, I read the entire thing cover-to-cover, and it was instructive with excellent illustrations. It felt like it was pushing "MyPlate" and governmental eating programs a little too much, though, and encouraged readers to drink milk with every meal (okay, big dairy). I'll reference it again as needed.
I think there was a lot of good stuff in here. I was told by a nutritionist that the knowledge of the time this was written was not all that accurate anymore. I think she was exaggerating but I could see parts where what she said would be true. I read it anyway.
The very best nutrition text book I have seen, and I have a degree in nutrition. i wish my school had used a book this easy to read and well written. I read this before a job interview as review and got the job.
Nutrition is very iteresting. I love learning about it. This book is, ok. Its annoying to read it, but fun to know the things inside (if that makes any sense).
It's good book to study about nutrition, to getting healthy eating behaviour.. I recommend all of you to read this amazing book to understand our body stucture..