Nutrition: Concepts and Debates

Author: Cizeron
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Publication Date: 2004-04-01
Features: For over 20 years, the first seven editions of Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies have been widely used by college students and professors in North America. The suggestions from readers have been immensely beneficial to us, and in this millennium edition, we have strived to make it more relevant to the changing times. At the dawn of the 21st century, the World Health Organization predicts that life expectancy in developed countries will increase, infant and child mortality will decrease, and the number of elderly people unable to live normally due to cardiovascular diseases will also decline. This is attributed to the development of nutritional science, advancements in disease treatment, and education on how to choose a healthy lifestyle. This book provides important concepts in nutritional science and helps readers make informed decisions in the face of numerous choices. Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, as the title suggests, introduces both the fundamental concepts of nutrition and addresses current controversial issues in the field. The author emphasizes the connection between teaching and learning, with clear and colorful illustrations throughout the book that stimulate readers' interest and deepen their understanding of basic nutritional concepts. Many universities in the United States use this book as a textbook for nutrition education. This is the millennium edition (8th edition), and its greatest feature is that almost every chapter begins with some common dietary questions, such as "What kind of nutritional foods can prevent diseases?" or "What is the relationship between B vitamins and heart disease?" It comprehensively explains the six major categories of nutrients—carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, water, and minerals—as well as the relationship between nutrition and health, nutritional standards and guidelines, nutritional needs at different ages, food safety and food technology. Additionally, the book features a "Healthy Living" section that connects exercise, nutrition, and health, encouraging readers to reflect on the health topics raised in each chapter, understand the principles behind them, and apply them to their daily lives. At the end of each chapter, the "Controversies" section invites readers to explore and discuss in-depth current scientific topics and emerging controversies in nutrition, such as "Are antioxidant nutrients a miracle cure for diseases?", "Can phytochemicals prevent chronic diseases?", and "Who is suitable for dieting, and what are the risks?"