NUTRITION
SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS

Nutrition: Science and Applications, Fourth Edition, is intended as an introductory text for
a science-oriented nutrition course. Th e material is appropriate for a college student at any
level, freshman to senior, taking this course to fulfi ll a science requirement. Th e clear, concise
writing style—reinforced visually with colorful, engaging illustrations and photographs—

makes the science accessible. Th e strong metabolism coverage, clinical fl avor, and critical-
thinking approach to understanding science and nutrition research make this a text that

will also prepare nutrition majors and other science majors for their future studies and
careers.