Contemporary Nutrition by Anne M. Smith and Gordon M. Wardlaw (2010, Paperback)

Synopsis
Contemporary Nutrition, 8th edition (Paperback) is a Wardlaw and Smith book that is designed for those with little or no background in college-level biology, chemistry or physiology. The reader-friendly writing style of this book on nutrition makes it work as a student’s personal guide to dispelling myths. This Wardlaw and Smith book includes new and updated content, concept maps, 200 + new figures and photos, and critical thinking questions, to add to a student’s learning. This book on nutrition also demonstrates that a response to diet varies from individual to individual. With an equal thrust on reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge, Contemporary Nutrition, 8th edition (Paperback) lays a strong foundation for making informed nutrition choices.

Key Details
Author:	Gordon M. Wardlaw, Anne M. Smith
Language:	English
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Science Engineering
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0077354818
ISBN-13:	9780077354817

Additional Details
Edition Number:	8

Size
Length:	655 pages
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	56.8 oz

Publisher's Note
Contemporary Nutrition is designed for students with little or no background in college-level biology, chemistry or physiology. It provides the ideal balance of reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge. With a friendly writing style, the authors act as the student's personal guide to dispelling common misconceptions and to gaining a solid foundation for making informed nutrition choices.

Contemporary Nutrition emphasizes that a population consists of individuals with varying genetic and cultural backgrounds, and these individuals will have varying responses to diet. The knowledge gained from this text will allow students to personalize nutrition information and make smart choices.