Nutrition

by Paul M. Insel

Nutrition, Fourth Edition is an accessible introduction to nutritional concepts, guidelines, and functions. It brings scientifically based, accurate information to students about topics and issues that concern them a balanced diet, weight management, and more and encourages them to think about the material they re reading and how it relates to their own lives. Covering important biological and physiological phenomena, including glucose regulation, digestion and absorption, and fetal development - as well as familiar topics such as nutritional supplements and exercise - Nutrition, Fourth Edition provides a balanced presentation of behavioral change and the science of nutrition.

Genres: Nutrition, Nursing

1004 pages, Hardcover

First published December 28, 2000

About the author

Paul M. Insel, PhD., is a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with Stanford University School of Medicine.

For the associate editor of Annual review of pharmacology and toxicology see: Paul A. Insel.

Reviews

[Moayad Khalid]

I concentrated more in the chapters that discuss physical training and the good food for athletes, which food is rich in protein and which food is rich in vitamins and minerals.
The beauty of this book that it's like a guide for you to fulfill your nutritional needs according to your own goals.
Moreover, it's written in a very simple words with simple ideas and clear explanations. You don't need to be specialist to enjoy the book !
If you want to modify your life, it's easy always start with "FOOD"..yeah type of food give you extra years to live, make you happier, bright mentally. attractive physically.
AND THIS IS THE BOOK :)

[Candice]

Wheeee!!! My course is complete! This book was well-rounded and interactive with lots of fun information. My only sticking point was the omission of the clarifier “Type 2” when referencing diabetes with respect to diet and exercise. My husband is Type 1 with a squeaky clean lifestyle and it annoys me to read and hear “lack of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and exercise can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension”, etc.

[Rhonda]

Good read on nutrition. Informative, not too technical.