Management of Body Composition
Chapter 10 Management of Body Composition All people—the fat, the thin, and the in between—can benefit by adopting attitudes and behaviors that over time should promote the body composition appropriate…
Carbohydrates
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates All carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the form of simple carbohydrates or sugars. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition Concepts Online Role in Wellness Nature has…
Nutrition and Metabolic Stress
Chapter 15 Nutrition and Metabolic Stress http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition Concepts Online One of the first body functions affected by impaired nutritional status is the immune system. Role in Wellness In its never-ending…
Life Span Health Promotion: Childhood and Adolescence
Chapter 12 Life Span Health Promotion Childhood and Adolescence Once we pass the specific nutrition and health necessities of pregnancy and infancy, the rest of the life span categories share…
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
Chapter 3 Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism The digestive system, which is responsible for processing foods, is itself dependent on our nutrient intake for its maintenance. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition Concepts Online Role in…
Life Span Health Promotion: Adulthood
Chapter 13 Life Span Health Promotion Adulthood Aging is a gradual process that reflects the influence of genetics, lifestyle, and environment over the course of the life span. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition…
Interactions: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dietary Supplements, and Medications
Chapter 16 Interactions Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dietary Supplements, and Medications Herbs are not innocuous but can have significant effects on the bioavailability of foods, nutrients, and drugs. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition…
Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
Chapter 18 Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Although the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are not part of the digestive tract proper, little digestion, absorption, or metabolism…
Wellness Nutrition
Chapter 1 Wellness Nutrition Achieving wellness is a continuous, never-ending journey. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition Concepts Online Role in Wellness Wellness is a lifestyle through which we continually strive to enhance our level…
Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys
Chapter 21 Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys The chief life-preserving function of the kidneys is to maintain chemical homeostasis in the body. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Grodner/foundations/ Nutrition Concepts Online Role in Wellness Although…
