Nutrition for Your Life: 2nd Edition

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Author(s): Lee Murphy
ISBN: 9781684788767
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2026
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Nutrition for Your Life: 2nd Edition

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This book is entitled “NUTRITION FOR YOUR LIFE” because the information contained is written to be used in the reader’s life every day. From the moments of conception to death, we are living and breathing nutritional science. Beyond sharing the science of nutrition, this text will empower students with the tools to maximize daily nutritional habits in order to be their healthiest!

 

As a practicing Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Lee Murphy, MS-MPH, RDN, LDN, has written this book to be directly applicable to one’s life. This publication is divided into four modules—with each chapter presenting an important nutritional topic. There are short, micro-lectures embedded within each chapter offering further explanations and giving practitioner-level material, examples, and evidence-based data.

 

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About the Author
Lee Murphy

Lee Murphy, MS-MPH, RDN, LDN is a Distinguished Lecturer for the Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee. She also serves as a media spokesperson, health writer/columnist, community consultant, speaker, facilitator, and health educator regarding a variety of public health nutrition issues. She has served as an active chairperson and member of several health-related community coalitions and committees and previously as a representative on the Tennessee Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health.

 

In her spare time, Lee enjoys spending time with her active family, teaching group-cycling classes, running, and competing in local sporting events.

 

Lee was interviewed on the podcast, Can I Get a Retake? by Great River Learning. Listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Table of Contents

Module 1: Introduction

  • Chapter 1: What Do We Consume & Why?
  • Chapter 2: What Am I Supposed to Consume?
  • Chapter 3: Am I Consuming What My Body Needs?
  • Chapter 4: How Do I Get Energy from My Food? (Digestion/Absorption)

 

Module 2: Macronutrients

  • Chapter 5: What Are Carbohydrates?
  • Chapter 6: What Are Fats?
  • Chapter 7: What Are Proteins?
  • Chapter 8: What Is Alcohol?

 

Module 3: Micronutrients and Water

  • Chapter 9: What Are Vitamins?
  • Chapter 10: What Is the Importance of Water & Hydration?
  • Chapter 11: What Are Minerals?
  • Chapter 12: Should I Supplement My Diet?

 

Module 4: Nutrition in Your Life

  • Chapter 13: How Much Should I Weigh and How Do I Reach That Goal?
  • Chapter 14: Sports Nutrition: What Should I Eat When I am Active?
  • Chapter 15: What Are the Nutritional Considerations During Pregnancy & Lactation?
  • Chapter 16: What Are the Nutritional Considerations During Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence?
  • Chapter 17: Eating Disorders: Are You at Risk?
  • Chapter 18: Is My Food Safe to Eat?