Nutrition and Health

Can an apple a day really keep the doctor way?Did you know that three slices of bread and butter provide enough energy for a brisk six mile walk?Nutrition and Health is an easy-to-read introduction to the role of the human diet in maintaining a healthy body and preventing disease. Wiseman provides a concise overview of all important aspects of diet and health including:* definitions of food types* energy requirements exercise obesity and eating disorders* nutrition in pregnancy children and the elderly* food additives and interpreting food labels* food-borne illness intolerance and allergy* vitamins minerals and water requirementsHighlighted with key points figures and examples throughout this text is an ideal introduction for all students of biology medicine nursing and midwifery.