Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $156.95
Manufacturer: Brooks Cole
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Description
With more than 1 million users, NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES remains the nutrition text of choice for majors and non-majors alike. Packed with practical applications and powerful resources, the exciting new eleventh edition equips you with a thorough understanding of important nutrition concepts and tools to make informed and responsible decisions about your own nutrition. Known for its clear explanations that show relevance to readers, the text helps students of all backgrounds learn the basics of nutrition--from being good consumers to understanding the science of nutrition. It is packed with practical applications that support quantitative learning skills, critical-thinking skills, and behavior change. The authors quickly draw you into the study of nutrition through a number of innovative learning tools, including captivating chapter opening Do You Ever" sections, "Food Feature" and "Consumer Corner" sections, integrated "Key Points," and end-of-chapter "Controversies." An exciting new CengageNOW? resource site provides a variety of learning aids, including the unique "MyTurn" student video case studies, personalized learning plans, behavior change activities, animations, and much more. Combining a powerful package with comprehensive, up-to-date, engaging coverage, NUTRITION CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES, Eleventh Edition, is the text for you!"
Reviews
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-06-28
Summary: "Great Book on Nutrition"
Another book purchased for my daughter who needed it for a nutrition class at the "local" state college. She has really enjoyed this book. It is well written and balanced in its comments on various topics that can be controversial for some. One part she found funny was the section on alcohol. The book spend quite a bit of time showing how any alcohol is considered a poison to the human body which tries to eliminate it through various means. Having indicated that there is absolutely nothing positive about using alcohol, the book then ends by recommending that one use it in "moderation." Still, she speaks highly of this book and I would recommend it to any who are interested in nutrition.
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2010-04-18
Summary: "Informative book, easy reading"
I was pleasantly suprised with the quality of this book. I am only about half way through it but it is an easy read, yet it contains a huge amount of information. If you are interested in better understanding of nutrition then this is a good book for you.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-02-07
Summary: "Lu McCain"
Very good quality! I would recommend this seller to others. I would buy from them again!
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-01-30
Summary: "Just What I Needed"
Bought this book for class. Exactly what I needed. Much cheaper on here than the school bookstore
Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2009-09-22
Summary: "OK, I suppose"
The Book came in great condition. however the wording is very fundamental and the illustrations are not up to par!