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Contemporary Nutrition: Issues and Insights

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"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

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First published January 1, 1992

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August 4, 2019
I actually wrote this book!!
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May 6, 2018
Excellent information on the subject for people who have no idea about nutrition
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September 6, 2018
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.
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April 8, 2020
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.
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August 7, 2015
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.
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September 26, 2016
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.
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January 23, 2009
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).
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March 6, 2013
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..
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March 22, 2015
I wanna read it for my test this tusday :( pleasee!!!
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