Nutrition and Weight Management, Third Edition |
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| Author:
| Smolin, Lori
Grosvenor, Mary |
| Series title: | Healthy Eating: a Guide to Nutrition Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4381-4384-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2019 |
| Publisher: | Infobase Holdings, Inc.
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| Imprint: | Facts On File |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $42.00USD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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Praise for the previous edition:
"For biology, culinary arts classes, and health classes needing information about the importance of good nutrition, [this] would be valuable...Recommended."--Library Media Connection
The obesity epidemic in the United States and abroad is growing, and weight has become a rising concern in today's society. Nutrition and Weight Management, Third Edition discusses the concept of weight management as well as the role that social, cultural,...
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Praise for the previous edition:
"For biology, culinary arts classes, and health classes needing information about the importance of good nutrition, [this] would be valuable...Recommended."--Library Media Connection
The obesity epidemic in the United States and abroad is growing, and weight has become a rising concern in today's society. Nutrition and Weight Management, Third Edition discusses the concept of weight management as well as the role that social, cultural, and genetic factors play in determining weight and body size. Coverage includes the importance of a nutritious diet and what constitutes healthy eating, the physical and psychological effects of being overweight and underweight, and the pros and cons of various diets.