{"title":"Health Science Textbooks","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nutrition-concepts-and-controversies-mindtap-course-list","title":"Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, 15th Edition – Paperback by Frances Sizer and Ellie Whitney","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition: Concepts and Controversies, 15th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrances Sizer and Ellie Whitney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the science of human nutrition through practical examples, scientific research, and discussions of important dietary questions. Published by Cengage Learning, this edition helps students understand how food influences the body, supports health, and contributes to overall well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book explores essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, water, and minerals, alongside energy balance and the body's nutritional requirements. Additional topics include sports nutrition, food safety, food technology, nutrition-related chronic diseases, and nutritional needs throughout different stages of life. It also examines broader issues such as world hunger, dietary guidelines, and changing eating patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in an approachable, conversational style, the textbook connects scientific principles with everyday food choices and public health concerns. It encourages readers to evaluate nutrition information critically, distinguish scientific evidence from common misconceptions, and make informed decisions about diet and health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 15th edition is available with Cengage's MindTap learning platform, which provides interactive learning activities and self-assessment resources. MindTap access is a separate digital learning component and is not guaranteed to be included with every physical paperback copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition: Concepts and Controversies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents the fundamentals of human nutrition in an accessible, evidence-focused format. It explains how the body processes food and uses nutrients while examining how dietary choices affect health and well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey subject areas include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood choices and human health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition standards and dietary guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbohydrates, fats, and proteins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamins, minerals, and water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy balance and weight management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSports nutrition and physical activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood safety and food technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition-related chronic diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional needs during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and older adulthood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld hunger, food systems, and contemporary nutrition controversies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe textbook combines scientific explanations with practical applications, helping students connect nutrition concepts to real-life situations and public health issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive introduction to human nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversational explanations of scientific concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of essential nutrients and their functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussions of dietary guidelines and nutrition controversies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical applications involving everyday food choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics covering nutrition throughout the human life cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning activities and self-quizzing available through the MindTap platform, subject to access arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrances Sizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEllie Whitney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are nutrition educators and textbook authors whose work focuses on making nutrition science understandable and relevant to students. 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