Description - Nutrition & Wellness for Life by Dorothy F West Ph D
Nutrition & Wellness for Life stresses the importance of healthful eating and physical activity across the life span. The text explores how decisions affect wellness at the various stages of the life cycle. Students will learn the body's need for various nutrients may be greater at some stages of the life cycle. Health and wellness begins in the kitchen and healthy eating requires planning and preparation. The text discusses safe food handling as well as healthy menu planning and food preparation techniques. Nutrition & Wellness for Life includes strategies for staying physically active through the life span. It covers the special needs of the competitive athlete. Students will learn how to recognize sources of stress and healthy strategies for reducing their impact on total wellness. - New chapter on food preparation instructs on basic cooking skills and ingredients
- New features include Movement Connection, Community Connection, Food and the Environment, and Recipe File
- New Movement Connection features in every chapter provide a micro-lesson on an aspect of physical activity and the opportunity for students to participate in an activity burst which can be performed in the classroom
- Includes current, up-to-date content on the new Nutrition Facts label, 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, DASH eating plan, and other topical nutrition content
- Critical Thinking and Core Skills activities extend learning
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