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.
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 & 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, and Adolescence?
CHAPTER 17: Eating Disorders: Are You At Risk?
CHAPTER 18: Is My Food Safe to Eat?