This study guide includes chapter outlines, practice tests, fill-in-the-blank chapter reviews, short-answer questions, calculations, and vocabulary review. Available for packaging with UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION.

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Ellie Whitney, PH.D., received her B.A. in Biology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and her Ph.D. in Biology from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1970. Formerly on the faculty at Florida State University and a dietitian registered with (more…)WP Autoblog Software

Updated and revised to address current concerns about nutrition throughout the life cycle, Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Seventh Edition successfully covers core nutritional topics such as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and dietary needs from a culinary perspective. Bursting with a full-color design and plenty of photographs and illustrations, Drummond and Brefere link nutritional concepts with healthy cooking techniques and recipes. Each book come (more…)

A lifetime of sound and easy advice on healthy eating from the world’s foremost authority on food and nutrition The choices you make every day about food, nutrition, and health can have a major impact on your life. To find the most reliable nutrition information and positive advice for achieving optimal health, look no further–this comprehensive book from the American Dietetic Association explains everything you need to know about eating for health. It’s packed with simple, (more…)

This comprehensive little book covers a series of multi-station gym exercises to work out the whole body, including abdominals. Each exercise has a start and finish photo, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. A muscle diagram, showing the muscles being used to perform the exercise, accompanies each description. The Great Home Gym Handbook also shows you how to set-up your own exercise routine, as well as pointers on stretching, staying motivated, and safety.

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