Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nutrition is a science. The details of a nutrient's chemistryor a cell's biology can be overwhelming and confusing tosome, but it needn't be. When the science is explained stepby step and the facts are connected one by one, the detailsbecome clear and understandable. By telling stories aboutoverweight mice, using analogies of lamps, and applyingguidelines to groceries, we make the science of nutritionmeaningful and memorable. That has been our missionsince the first edition-to reveal the fascination of scienceand share the excitement of nutrition with readers.Wehave learned from the thousands of professors and morethan a million students who have used this book throughthe years that readers want an understanding of nutrition sothey can make healthy choices in their daily lives. We hopethat this book serves you well. Provided by publisher.