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Meek, Janis P.

Student activity guide nutrition, food, and fitness : the science of wellness / Janis P. Meek. - Tinley Park, Ill. : Goodheart-Willcox, c2004. - 189 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Contents;

Part one: Food habits: A lifestyle choice
Chapter 1: Making wellness a lifestyle
Chapter 2: Factors affecting food choices
Chapter 3: How nutrients become you
Chapter 4: Nutrition guidelines

Part two: The health effects of energy nutrients
Chapter 5: Carbohydrates: The preferred body fuel
Chapter 6: Fats: A concentrated energy source
Chapter 7: Proteins: The body's building blocks

Part three: The work of noncaloric nutrients
Chapter 8: Vitamins: Drivers of cell processes
Chapter 9: Minerals: Regulators of body functions
Chapter 10: Water: The forgotten nutrient

Part four: Nutrition management: A lifelong activity
Chapter 11: Nutrition for all ages
Chapter 12: The energy balancing act
Chapter 13: Healthy weight management
Chapter 14: Eating disorders

Part five: Other aspects of wellness
Chapter 15: Staying physically active: A way of life
Chapter 16: Eating for sports performance
Chapter 17: Maintaining positive social and mental health
Chapter 18: Stress and wellness
Chapter 19: The use and abuse of drugs

Part six: Making informed choices
Chapter 20: Keeping food safe
Chapter 21: Meal management
Chapter 22: Making wise consumer choices
Chapter 23: Food and fitness trends
Chapter 24: Nutrition and health: A global concern
Chapter 25: A career for you in nutrition and fitness



ISBN: 9781566379359 1566379350

LCCN: 2002025377

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nutrition.
Physical fitness--Nutritional aspects.
Health.

Dewey Class. No.: 613.2 / MEE