Includes bibliographical references and index.

Wellness nutrition --
Personal and community nutrition --
Digestion, absorption, and metabolism --
Carbohydrates --
Fats --
Protein --
Vitamins --
Water and minerals --
Energy supply and fitness --
Management of body composition --
Life span health promotion : pregnancy, lactation, and infancy --
Life span health promotion : childhood and adolescence --
Life span health promotion : adulthood --
Nutrition in patient care --
Nutrition and metabolic stress --
Interactions: complementary and alternative medicine, dietary supplements, and medications --
Nutrition for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract --
Nutrition for disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas --
Nutrition for diabetes mellitus --
Nutrition for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases --
Nutrition for diseases of the kidneys --
Nutrition in cancer, aids, and other special problems

A comprehensive account of the ways in which nutrition affects your life. Written in a conversational style, this book includes content updates, case studies, online resources, and many other tools to help you understand your role in nutrition, wellness, and health promotion. -- Publisher description