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Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living is an interesting, engaging, reliable, and evidence-based introductory textbook with a wide variety of features to promote active learning. A clinical emphasis appeals to all, but is of particular relevance to those studying nutrition, dietetics, or health science professions, including nursing. Real-life and clinical examples, statistics, and evidence from professional sources address current and controversial topics and support the key concepts of the science of nutrition. Introduction to Nutrition Evaluating Nutrition Information Basis of a Healthy Diet Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols Proteins: Amino Acids Metabolism Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins Water-Soluble Vitamins Water and Major Minerals Trace Minerals Obesity, Energy Balance, and Weight Management Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Pregnancy and Lactation Infants, Children, and Adolescents Nutrition for Older Adults Food and Water Safety Global Nutrition