Loose Leaf for Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition - Softcover

Wardlaw's Perspectives in Nutrition has the richly-deserved reputation of providing an accurate, current, in-depth, and thoughtful introduction to the dynamic field of nutrition, and the eleventh edition has been enhanced for both students and instructors. This edition continues the tradition of presenting scientific content that is reliable, accurate, and up-to-date, and it incorporates coverage of recent nutrition research, as well as the recent updates to consumer guidelines and tools -- Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPlate, Healthy People 2020, and the new Nutrition Facts panel. It also retains the in-depth coverage students need to fully understand and appreciate the role of nutrition in overall health and to build the scientific knowledge base needed to pursue health-related careers or simply live healthier lives. To enhance these strengths and promote greater comprehension, new research findings and peer-reviewed references are incorporated and artwork is enhanced to further complement the discussions. The presentation of complex concepts was scrutinized to increase clarity through the use of clear, streamlined, precise, and student-friendly language. Timely and intriguing examples, illustrative analogies, clinical insights, culinary perspectives, historical notes, future perspectives, and thought-provoking photos make the text enjoyable and interesting to students and instructors alike.

Carol Byrd-Bredbenner earned her doctorate from Pennsylvania State University. She is Distinguished Professor in the Nutritional Sciences Department at Rutgers University, and she teaches a range of nutrition courses. Her research interests include investigating environmental factors that affect dietary choices and health outcomes. Dr. Byrd-Bredbenner has authored numerous nutrition texts, journal articles, and computer software packages. She has received teaching awards from the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Society for Nutrition Education, and US Department of Agriculture. She was the recipient of the American Dietetic Association's Anita Owen Award for Innovative Nutrition Education Programs. She also was a Fellow of the United Nations, World Health Organization at the WHO Collaborating Center for Nutrition Education. She enjoys exploring food and culinary customs, traveling, diving, and gardening.