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This update of the 2005 edition by Brown (emerita, U. of Minnesota) incorporates more recent information about the role of nutrition in health and disease, new concerns about obesity, and revised food composition and US and Canadian dietary intake recommendations. The 33 units, on topics ranging from understanding food labels to global nutrition challenges, include review questions with an answer key. The companion 218-page "interactive learning guide for students" (ISBN 0-495-38307-4), by Brown and Jennifer Koslo (Glendale Community College), contain worksheets for text exercises and practice multiple-choice tests with an answer key. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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NUTRITION NOW is your best option to learn about basic nutrition principles and ways you can make the right decisions for meeting your own nutrition needs. The applied, consumer-oriented approach puts you in the driver seat and will show you that there is a lot to learn about the science of nutrition. Additionally, the unique modular format, comprised of 32 individual units, focuses the content into manageable chunks, making it easier to read and retain the material. This edition incorporates up-to-date coverage of the newest research and emerging issues in nutrition. The interactive pedagogical features of this text, along with the author's direct and friendly writing style, make it a favorite among readers. There is also a new "Interactive Learning Guide" available that includes a variety activities that will help you assess and apply your new found knowledge.
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