Frontiers in the Nutrition Sciences
Frontiers in the Nutrition Sciences

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0309078369

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This series of individually authored chapters examines the nature and extent of scientific advances in the nutrition sciences and describes both future opportunities in the field and barriers to progress. Despite concern about declining attention to nutrition in universities and medical schools, the authors offer a bright and challenging future in nutrition research and training that should generate enthusiasm among young researchers and teachers for this indispensable component of biology.

Nutrition Research at the Leading Edge
Nutrition Research at the Leading Edge

Author: Russell E. Cassady

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781604560534

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Nutraceuticals are established food components widely consumed as supplements to the diet, either as formulated products or for fortification of foods, particularly functional foods. Over the last two decades there has been a steady growth in research into the possible health benefits. Both the general public and the media have become increasingly interested, and this has coincided with a general interest in health issues. This has resulted in increasing usage of commercially available products, as well as their food sources. It is now well understood that modern pharmaceuticals cannot successfully treat all diseases, coupled with their lack of effectiveness in certain disease states, and the possibility of marked side effects. There is logical use of a number of nutraceuticals which are endogenous nutrients from a range of food sources, as many diseases maybe caused by deficiency states.

Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory, and Practice
Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory, and Practice

Author: Isobel R. Contento

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-03-29

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1449649769

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Nutrition Education, Second Edition provides a simple, straightforward model for designing effective nutrition education that addresses the personal and environmental influences that affect food choice and assists individuals in adopting healthy behaviors. Using a six-step process, this text integrates theory, research, and practice and provides advice on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education.

Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education

Author: Isobel Contento

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010-10-22

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0763775088

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The role of nutrition education is to address the numerous personal and environmental influences on food choices and assist individuals in practicing healthy behaviors. Nutrition Education, Second Edition provides students with a simple, straightforward model to easily design effective nutrition education. Using a six-step process, it integrates theory, research, and practice, providing advice on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education.