Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition

Provides the comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of nutrition and nutrition therapy for an introductory course. This title includes chapters that focus on "normal" nutrition, including digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition.

Sharon Rady Rolfes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founding member of Nutrition and Health Associates, an information resource center that manages a research database of more than 1,000 nutrition-related topics. Previously, Ms. Rolfes taught at Florida State University and coauthored several college textbooks, including Understanding Nutrition, and Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. In addition to writing, Ms. Rolfes consults on educational projects and volunteers in her community. A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she received her M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science from Florida State University. Sharon Rady Rolfes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founding member of Nutrition and Health Associates, an information resource center that manages a research database of more than 1,000 nutrition-related topics. Previously, Ms. Rolfes taught at Florida State University and coauthored several college textbooks, including Understanding Nutrition, and Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. In addition to writing, Ms. Rolfes consults on educational projects and volunteers in her community. A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she received her M.S. in Nutrition and Food Science from Florida State University. Kathryn Pinna, Ph.D., R.D., received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in nutrition from the University of California at Berkeley. She taught nutrition, food science, and human biology courses in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years and also worked as an outpatient dietitian, Internet consultant, and freelance writer. Her other publications include the textbooks Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition for Health and Health Care. She is a registered dietitian and a member of the American Society for Nutrition and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Eleanor Noss Whitney, Ph.D., received her B.A. in biology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and her Ph.D. in biology from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1970. Formerly on the faculty at Florida State University and a dietitian registered with the American Dietetic Association, she now devotes her full time to research, writing, and consulting in nutrition, health, and environmental issues. Her earlier publications include articles in Science, Genetics, and other journals. Her textbooks include Understanding Nutrition, Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, and Essential Life Choices for college students and Making Life Choices for high school students. Her most intense interests include energy conservation, solar energy uses, alternatively fuelled vehicles, and ecosystem restoration. She is an activist who volunteers full-time for the Citizens Climate Lobby. Eleanor Noss Whitney, Ph.D., received her B.A. in biology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and her Ph.D. in biology from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1970. Formerly on the faculty at Florida State University and a dietitian registered with the American Dietetic Association, she now devotes her full time to research, writing, and consulting in nutrition, health, and environmental issues. Her earlier publications include articles in Science, Genetics, and other journals. Her textbooks include Understanding Nutrition, Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, and Essential Life Choices for college students and Making Life Choices for high school students. Her most intense interests include energy conservation, solar energy uses, alternatively fuelled vehicles, and ecosystem restoration. She is an activist who volunteers full-time for the Citizens Climate Lobby.