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Beginner's Guide (Oneworld Publications)
Nutrition: A Beginner's Guide
A no-nonsense guide to the science of what we eat and how to make nutrition work for you
Shocking obesity rates, the rise of eating disorders, killer food allergies, super foods that cure as the headlines shout every week, we have never been more engaged, or struggled so hard, with what we put in our mouths. Separating fact from fiction, award-winning health journalist and nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer combines the latest science with practical advice on what really matters to explain exactly how food influences our health and well-being. From the mechanics of digestion and the chemical composition of macro and micronutrients to methods of healthy weight loss and aiding medical conditions with various foods, all the key issues and debates are covered making this essential reading for medics and trainee nutritionists as well as anyone interested in making informed decisions about their diet.
Shocking obesity rates, the rise of eating disorders, killer food allergies, super foods that cure as the headlines shout every week, we have never been more engaged, or struggled so hard, with what we put in our mouths. Separating fact from fiction, award-winning health journalist and nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer combines the latest science with practical advice on what really matters to explain exactly how food influences our health and well-being. From the mechanics of digestion and the chemical composition of macro and micronutrients to methods of healthy weight loss and aiding medical conditions with various foods, all the key issues and debates are covered making this essential reading for medics and trainee nutritionists as well as anyone interested in making informed decisions about their diet.
248 pages, Paperback
First published July 16, 2012
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November 23, 2019
A friendly, highly informative, scientific introduction to the biochemistry underlying nutrition and metabolism. Excellent. I read this book in preparation for a certification in nutrition and after taking a practice exam I know I am well-prepared.
September 12, 2014
Comprehensive, but a bit overly scientific in some chapters. A very thorough overview of vitamins and minerals, and a good (but brief) chapter explaining the various forms of vegetarianism.
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