Geoffrey P.Webb
Nutrition: Maintaining and Improving Health
Nutrition: Maintaining and Improving Health
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The fifth edition of Nutrition: Maintaining and Improving Health provides a comprehensive coverage of nutrition, including experimental and observational methods, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, medicinal uses of food, and critical evaluation of nutrition beliefs and philosophies. It is essential reading for nutrition and dietetics students with different backgrounds.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 646 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
The fifth edition of Nutrition: Maintaining and Improving Health, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, continues to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of nutrition. In addition to offering a wealth of information, this edition introduces several new features to enhance its usefulness for students and professionals alike.
One notable addition is an increased emphasis on experimental and observational methods used in nutrition research. This includes a detailed discussion of the techniques employed to measure nutritional intakes, assess nutritional status, and investigate the potential links between dietary factors and health outcomes. The author provides an evidence-based evaluation of many key nutrition beliefs and philosophies, challenging traditional assumptions and promoting a critical approach to nutrition science.
Another significant feature of this edition is its in-depth focus on the nutritional implications of the increasing adoption of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. The book explores the nutritional requirements of these dietary patterns, the potential risks and benefits associated with them, and provides guidance on how to ensure adequate nutrition while following these lifestyles.
The referencing system has been streamlined to make it more user-friendly and accessible. Each chapter now includes a short selected list of key references at the end, accompanied by URL links to free additional resources where possible. This allows readers to further explore the topics covered in greater detail and access the latest research and evidence-based information.
The book also includes a discussion of nutrition debates, providing insights into the current issues and controversies surrounding nutrition and dietetics. The author critically examines the methods used to evaluate nutritional intakes/status and the observational and experimental methods used to investigate putative links between dietary factors and health outcomes. This helps students to develop a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations of nutrition research and encourages them to question the value of some current nutrition research.
In conclusion, the fifth edition of Nutrition: Maintaining and Improving Health is an essential resource for all nutrition and dietetics students with different backgrounds who are studying nutrition as a specific discipline for the first time. With its wide-ranging coverage, updated information, and critical analysis, this book provides a comprehensive and evidence-based foundation for understanding nutrition and its role. Whether you are a novice or an experienced nutritionist, this edition will be a valuable tool in your pursuit of knowledge and excellence in the field.
Weight: 1388g
Dimension: 245 x 190 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815362418
Edition number: 5 New edition
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