Author: Dorothy F. West, Ph.D., Cindi Calhoun, and Jessica Peconi-Cook

Nutrition & Wellness for Life stresses the importance of healthful eating and physical activity and explores how decisions affect wellness across the life span. Health and wellness begins in the kitchen and healthy eating requires planning and preparation. The text discusses safe food handling, healthy menu planning, and food preparation techniques using basic cooking skills and ingredients. Nutrition & Wellness for Life also includes strategies for staying physically active, addressing the needs of the competitive athlete. Students will learn how to recognize sources of stress and healthy strategies for reducing their impact on total wellness. The sixth edition contains up-to-date content on the new Nutrition Facts label, 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines, DASH eating plan, and other topical nutrition content.

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Nutrition and Wellness for Life 6e, Online Textbook

• Nutrition & Wellness for Life
• Copyright © 2023 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• About the Authors
• Reviewers
• New to This Edition
• Current, Up-to-Date Nutrition Information
• Knowledge and Skills Needed for Healthy Eating
• Relevant, Real-World Content
• TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
• • Student Tools
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Features
• To the Student
• • Read the Chapter Opener and Complete the Chapter Opener Activity
  • Remember to Read the Captions and Features
  • Use the Special Features
  • Recall What You Learned
  • Act on What You Learned
• Introduction
• CHAPTER 1 Making Wellness a Lifestyle
• • Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 1 Key Terms
  • What Is Wellness?
  • Aspects of Wellness
  • Factors That Affect Wellness
  • The Science of Nutrition and Wellness
  • Chapter 1 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 2 Factors Affecting Food Habits
• • Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 2 Key Terms
  • Cultural Influences on Food Habits
  • Social Influences on Food Habits
  • Emotions Affect Food Habits
  • The Influences of Agriculture, Technology, Economics, and Politics
  • Nutrition Knowledge Affects Food Habits
  • Chapter 2 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 3 Practicing Safe Food Habits
• • Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 3 Key Terms
  • Common Food Contaminants
  • Outwitting the Food Contaminators
  • When Foodborne Illness Happens
  • People and Public Food Safety
  • Chapter 3 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 4 Nutrients and You
• • Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 4 Key Terms
  • Food, Nutrients, and Energy
  • The Process of Digestion
  • Absorption of Nutrients
  • Metabolism
  • Factors Affecting Digestion and Absorption
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Chapter 4 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 5 Nutrition Guidelines
• • Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 5 Key Terms
  • Tools for Planning Healthy Eating
  • Using Food Recommendations and Guidelines
  • Chapter 5 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 6 Carbohydrates
• • Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 6 Key Terms
  • Types of Carbohydrates
  • Functions of Carbohydrates
  • How Your Body Uses Carbohydrates
  • Meeting Your Carbohydrate Needs
  • The Glycemic Index (GI)
  • Health Questions Related to Carbohydrates
  • Chapter 6 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 7 Lipids: Fats and Oils
• • Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 7 Key Terms
  • Types of Lipids
  • Functions of Lipids
  • How Your Body Uses Lipids
  • Meeting Your Lipid Needs
  • Health Questions Related to Lipids
  • Chapter 7 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 8 Proteins
• • Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 8 Key Terms
  • What Is Protein?
  • Functions of Protein
  • How Your Body Uses Protein
  • Meeting Your Protein Needs
  • Food Sources of Protein
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Health Questions Related to Protein
  • Chapter 8 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 9 Vitamins
• • Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 9 Key Terms
  • What Are Vitamins?
  • The Fat-Soluble Vitamins at Work
  • The Water-Soluble Vitamins at Work
  • Vitamin-Like and Nonnutrient Substances
  • Vitamin Supplements
  • Preserving Vitamins in Foods
  • Chapter 9 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 10 Minerals
• • Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 10 Key Terms
  • How Minerals Are Classified
  • The Macrominerals at Work
  • The Microminerals at Work
  • Minerals and Healthful Food Choices
  • Chapter 10 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 11 Water
• • Chapter 11 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 11 Key Terms
  • The Vital Functions of Water
  • Keeping Water in Balance
  • Fluid Imbalance
  • Better Water?
  • Chapter 11 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 12 Energy Balance
• • Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Energy Intake
  • Energy Output
  • Energy Imbalance
  • Determining Healthy Weight
  • Chapter 12 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 13 Healthy Weight Management
• • Chapter 13 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 13 Key Terms
  • Healthy Weight Is Important
  • Factors Affecting Your Weight Status
  • Losing Excess Body Fat
  • Gaining Weight
  • Chapter 13 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 14 Nutrition Across the Life Span
• • Chapter 14 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 14 Key Terms
  • Nutrient Needs Change
  • Pregnancy and Lactation
  • Infancy and Toddlerhood
  • Childhood
  • Adolescence
  • Adulthood
  • Chapter 14 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 15 Eating for Sports Performance
• • Chapter 15 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 15 Key Terms
  • Fueling Muscle for Performance
  • The Nutrient Needs of an Athlete
  • Planning Meals for the Athlete in Training
  • The Athlete’s Need for Fluids
  • Weight Concerns of Athletes
  • Harmful Performance Aids
  • Chapter 15 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 16 Eating Disorders
• • Chapter 16 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 16 Key Terms
  • Disordered Eating or Eating Disorder?
  • Characteristics of Eating Disorders
  • Probable Causes of Eating Disorders
  • Risks for Athletes
  • Treatment for Eating Disorders
  • Chapter 16 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 17 Planning Healthy Meals
• • Chapter 17 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 17 Key Terms
  • Planning Begins in the Kitchen
  • Creating Meal Plans
  • Managing Time for Meal Preparation
  • Eating Healthy Meals Away from Home
  • Chapter 17 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 18 Shopping for Food
• • Chapter 18 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 18 Key Terms
  • Where to Shop for Food
  • Controlling Food Costs
  • Factors That Affect Food Choices
  • Resolving Problem Purchases
  • Chapter 18 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 19 Preparing Food
• • Chapter 19 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 19 Key Terms
  • Using a Recipe
  • Food Preparation Techniques and Terms
  • Cooking Food
  • Understanding Grains
  • Understanding Dairy Products
  • Understanding Protein Foods
  • Understanding Fruits and Vegetables
  • Recipe Makeover
  • Chapter 19 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 20 Staying Physically Active
• • Chapter 20 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 20 Key Terms
  • Physical Activity Versus Exercise
  • Goals for Physical Activity
  • Benefits of Physical Activity
  • Overall Physical Fitness
  • Physical Activity and Your Heart
  • Keys to a Successful Exercise Program
  • Planning an Exercise Program
  • Chapter 20 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 21 Mental and Social Wellness
• • Chapter 21 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 21 Key Terms
  • Human Needs and Wellness
  • What Is Mental Health?
  • Promoting Mental Health
  • What Is Social Health?
  • Promoting Social Health
  • Making Positive Behavior Changes
  • Seeking Help for Mental Health Problems
  • Chapter 21 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 22 Stress and Wellness
• • Chapter 22 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 22 Key Terms
  • What Is Stress?
  • The Body’s Response to Stress
  • Effects of Stress on Health
  • Stress Management
  • Chapter 22 Review and Expand
• CHAPTER 23 Drug and Supplement Use and Your Health
• • Chapter 23 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 23 Key Terms
  • Medications Versus Drugs
  • Types of Medications
  • Drugs and Your Body
  • Undesired Health Events from Medication Use
  • Medication Misuse
  • Medication and Drug Abuse
  • Stimulants
  • Depressants
  • Narcotics
  • Marijuana
  • Hallucinogens
  • Drugs, Supplements, and Athletes
  • Getting Help for a Substance Use Disorder
  • Chapter 23 Review and Expand
• APPENDIX A Career Planning and Preparation
• • Skills for the Workplace
  • Career Plan
  • Finding Career Information
  • Education, Training, and Certification
  • Writing a Résumé
  • Writing a Cover Letter
  • Applying for Employment
  • Job Interview
  • Employment Process
  • On the Job
  • Workplace Ethics
  • Becoming an Entrepreneur
• APPENDIX B Ingredient Substitutions and Egg One-Cup Equivalents
• APPENDIX C Dietary Reference Intakes
• APPENDIX D Nutritive Values of Foods
• APPENDIX E Food Lists for Weight Management
• • The Food Lists
  • Starch
  • Fruits
  • Milk and Milk Substitutes
  • Nonstarchy Vegetables
  • Protein
  • Fats
  • Combination Foods
  • Sweets, Desserts, and Other Carbohydrates
  • Snacks and Extras
• APPENDIX F Body Mass Index-for-Age Percentiles
• Glossary
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