Nutrition & You

For introductory Nutrition courses for Non-Majors.

Give students the tools to separate nutrition fact from fiction

Nutrition & You provides students with a personalized approach to understanding nutrition, teaching them to become informed consumers of nutrition information. Joan Salge Blake is known for her engaging writing style, where she  addresses students directly, uses clear visuals to explain concepts, and captivates students with humor. Blake encourages students to think critically and relate the science of nutrition to their own dietary habits, enabling them to separate fact from fiction and to distinguish high-quality nutrient sources from those of lesser quality.

The 5th Edition includes the latest scientific research and updated coverage of hot topics such as the microbiome and food waste to engage students and encourage behavior change. Updated Practical Nutrition Tips videos feature Blake walking students through making better eating choices in their everyday lives, and updated NutriTool Activities help students apply nutrition concepts to improve their health–both available in Mastering Nutrition. Additionally, instructors can assign autogradable MyDietAnalysis (MDA) Personalized Dietary Analysis activities.  

Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Nutrition:

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class – motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning.

If your instructor has assigned Pearson eText as your main course material, search for:

0135217679 / 9780135217672 Pearson eText Nutrition & You -- Access Card, 5/e
OR
0135217652 / 9780135217658 Pearson eText Nutrition & You -- Instant Access, 5/e

Also available with Mastering Nutrition

By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Mastering Nutrition includes single-sign-on access to MyDietAnalysis software to give students the tools to track their diet and activity and run reports on various macro- and micro-nutrients consumption.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Nutrition search for:

0135205859 / 9780135205853 Nutrition & You Plus Mastering Nutrition with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

Package consists of:

• 0135189020 / 9780135189023 Mastering Nutrition Pus MyDietAnalysis with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Nutrition & You
• 0135196221 / 9780135196229 Nutrition & You

Note: You are purchasing a standalone book; Pearson eText and Mastering A&P do not come packaged with this content. Students, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

Dr. Joan Salge Blake is a clinical associate professor and dietetics internship director at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate nutrition courses and has been a guest lecturer at both the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and the Boston University School of Medicine. She received the Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award from Boston University. Joan completed both her master of science and doctorate degree at Boston University.

Joan is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (MAND). She has been a presenter and presiding officer at both the AND Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) and the MAND Annual Convention, and she was previously named the MAND’s “Young Dietitian of the Year,” Outstanding Dietitian (2009), and Outstanding Dietetic Educator (2007). Joan has served on the MAND  board for more than two  decades in many roles, including Delegate, Director of Education, and Nominating Committee Chairperson.

In addition to teaching and writing, Joan is also a national media spokesperson and is often asked to translate complex nutritional issues into understandable terms. She has conducted more than 1,400 media interviews. Joan is also a nutrition blogger for the U.S. News & World Report’s Eat + Run website.

1. What Is Nutrition?

2. Tools for Healthy Eating

3. The Basics of Digestion

4. Carbohydrates. Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

5. Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

6. Proteins and Amino Acids

7. Vitamins

8. Minerals and Water

9. Alcohol

10. Weight Management and Energy Balance

11. Nutrition and Fitness

12. Consumerism and Sustainability. Food from Farm to Table

13. Food Safety and Technology

14. Life Cycle Nutrition. Pregnancy through Infancy

15. Life Cycle Nutrition. Toddlers through the Later Years

16. Hunger at Home and Abroad

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