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Books in Nutrition

Ethnoscience
Insights into Nutrition and Cultural Foundations
1st Edition
August 1, 2026
Tanmay Sarkar + 4 more
English
Ethnoscience: Insights into Nutrition and Cultural Foundations is the first book in the series “Culinary Synergies: Exploring Nutrition and Science in Gastronomy”, a five-book exploration into food education, innovation, and preservation. The series encompasses everything from flavor chemistry and sensory science to the role of micro- and macronutrients in traditional and culturally specific diets. It integrates scientific understanding with the latest research in nutrition and considers the environmental implications of specific food choices and the role of food and culture within gastronomy.Divided into four sections, Ethnoscience begins with an introduction to the discovery of food through nutrition and cultural identity, discussing modern technological advances such as machine learning, digital tools, and sustainability. It then moves into the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, where food diversity and ingredient preparation's influence on nutritional value are discussed. Section two highlights Southern Europe, focusing on foraging and the health benefits of fermented foods and more. Finally, section three introduces sustainable and indigenous farming practices in North Africa, along with healing herbs, their medicinal properties, and much more. Each section includes case studies highlighting nutrition, innovation, and health.
A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling
1st Edition
April 24, 2026
María Patricia López Ramírez + 1 more
English
A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling delves into the intricate global landscape of nutritional labeling for consumer packaged goods. It addresses the complexity and lack of uniform guidelines that plague food industry professionals in effectively conveying nutritional impacts on dietary choices. Additionally, it presents a global perspective on nutritional and front package labeling, offering solutions for standardizing the nutritional table process. The book includes historical milestones and case studies from countries like the U.S., Switzerland, Colombia, and Chile. It provides practical tools for interpreting front-of-pack labeling and insights into the regulatory landscape and future trends in nutritional labeling.
Seaweed in Health and Disease Prevention
2nd Edition
January 29, 2026
Joël Fleurence + 1 more
English
Seaweed in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition updates knowledge on the therapeutic and functional activities related to algae and their compounds. The book includes a new chapter on the use of seaweed and seaweed products in the current war against viral-based exposures, a result of the massive research effort stemming from the global Covid Pandemic, along with the improvement of the nutritional value of algae via enzymatic or fermentation treatments. These treatments are at the origin of the production of oligosaccharides, presenting interesting biological activities for the human microbiota.Chapter updates on seaweed’s biochemical characteristics such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides are also addressed.
Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition
5th Edition
August 12, 2025
Martha H. Stipanuk + 5 more
English
Gain a complete understanding of nutrition’s role in health and disease! With its comprehensive, easy-to-read format, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 5th Edition, provides clear, concise coverage of advanced nutrition concepts at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by a team of nutrition experts, this edition address nutrients by classification, and describes macronutrient function from digestion to metabolism. Fully updated artwork and new features such as bolded summary headings and additional boxes and tables enhance readability and present new research and findings in an easily digestible format.
The Sustainable Food Choice
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behavior
1st Edition
June 16, 2025
Valentina Carfora
English
The Sustainable Food Choice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Consumer Food Behaviour explores the intricate relationship between individual preferences, societal norms, and global challenges in the pursuit of sustainable eating habits. Featuring contributions from experts across various fields, the book delves into the nutritional, social, and psychological foundations of food choices, the influence of technology and innovation, and the role of policy in guiding consumer behavior. Through comprehensive analysis and case studies, it offers a roadmap for promoting environmentally friendly and health-conscious food consumption patterns.The book is structured into three sections, with each part focusing on unique aspects of sustainable eating. Highlights include chapters on psychological predictors of food choices, the impact of political attitudes, mindfulness in eating, front-of-package labeling, and smartphone interventions. It provides a holistic understanding of how science, mindfulness, and technology can be leveraged to encourage sustainable food choices.
Culinary Nutrition
The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking
2nd Edition
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline B. Marcus
English
Culinary Nutrition: The Science and Practice of Healthy Cooking, Second Edition is one of the first textbooks specifically written to bridge the relationship between food science, nutrition, and culinology as well as consumer choices for diet, health, and enjoyment. The book uses a comprehensive format with real-life applications, recipes, and color photographs of finished dishes to emphasize the necessity of sustainably deliverable, health-beneficial, and taste-desirable products.The book includes pedagogical elements to enhance and reinforce learning opportunities; explores which foods and beverages involve the optimum nutritional values for dietary and health needs; includes specific dietary requirements throughout the lifecycle; and examines how foods and beverages are produced. The fully revised second edition includes updated dietary and health guidelines and recommendations; more vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based meals; updated protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral recommendations; environmental and sustainability considerations; and much more.
Nutrición y dietética clínica
5th Edition
May 15, 2025
Jordi Salas-Salvadó + 1 more
Spanish
Nutrición y dietética clínica se consolida en esta quinta edición como una obra esencial para los profesionales de la salud por su enfoque riguroso y multidisciplinar sobre el tratamiento dietético de las enfermedades relacionadas con la alimentación. Destaca el carácter colaborativo de la obra y su alcance global, ya que cuenta con la experiencia de más de 100 autores españoles e hispanoamericanos, todos ellos médicos, dietistas-nutricioni... o profesionales de otras especialidades relacionadas con la alimentación y la nutrición. Una importante novedad en esta edición es la introducción de un capítulo sobre trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, así como un anexo titulado «Nombres de alimentos en países de habla hispana» que, sin duda, apoya la consolidación de la proyección internacional de este texto, especialmente en países de América Latina, respetando la diversidad cultural y lingüística utilizando los términos propios de cada región para facilitar la comprensión global. Los directores de la obra, el Prof. Jordi Salas-Salvadó y la Dra. Nancy Babio, junto con las Dras. Anna Bonada, M. Engràcia Saló y Rosa Burgos, y el Dr. Guillermo Cárdenas, han liderado este proyecto con dedicación y compromiso, asegurando la calidad y el rigor científico que han caracterizado Nutrición y dietética clínica desde la primera edición. La nueva edición ofrece acceso al e-book en el que se incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación con respuestas razonadas para fomentar la reflexión y evaluar la comprensión de los contenidos.
Fundamentos de la nutrición en medicina y en la atención sanitaria
Una guía práctica
1st Edition
March 14, 2025
Sumantra Ray + 1 more
Spanish
Manual de referencia rápida sobre la teoría nutricional en la atención sanitaria Una buena nutrición es esencial para la salud y el tratamiento de la enfermedad. El objetivo de este nuevo manual es proporcionar a estudiantes, médicos y profesionales sanitarios información esencial para aplicar la teoría de la nutrición médica en su práctica diaria. Fundamentos de la nutrición en medicina y en la atención sanitaria plantea un enfoque sistémico de la nutrición médica. El manual trata la fisiopatología de la enfermedad en relación con la nutrición, la aplicación clínica de la teoría de la nutrición en el abordaje de la enfermedad y el papel de la nutrición en el campo de la salud pública. Su contenido abarca los fundamentos de la fisiología y la bioquímica, y analiza las interacciones fármaco-nutriente más relevantes. Se trata de un recurso de inestimable valor para quienes estén empezando a formarse en los ámbitos de la nutrición clínica y la salud pública, y deseen saber más sobre la nutrición y su función en el abordaje y la prevención de la enfermedad.
Human Nutrition
From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life
1st Edition
May 31, 2024
Francesco Visioli
English
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Nutrition**Human Nutrition: From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life presents an integrated approach on how nutrients and non-nutrients affect cellular biochemistry, and how, in turn, they shape human physiology. Over the course of 8 chapters, and covering topics ranging from the importance of diet on health to nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, this book debunks myths and provides readers with the knowledge they need to critically interpret and navigate nutrition information. Intended for nutritionists, dieticians, pharmacists, public health professionals, and others working in related fields, this book provides a comprehensive source on advances in human nutrition.
Sustainable Protein Sources
Advances for a Healthier Tomorrow
2nd Edition
November 17, 2023
Sudarshan Nadathur + 2 more
English
Sustainable Protein Sources: Advances for a Healthier Tomorrow, Second Edition explores alternative proteins, including plant, fungal, algal and insect proteins that can take the place of meat as sustainable sources to satisfy human protein needs. This revised edition presents the benefits of plant and alternative protein consumption, including those that benefit the environment, population, and consumer trends and contains new chapters on potato protein, faba bean, chickpea, and coconut. Organized by protein, chapters also cover cereals and legumes, oilseeds, pseudocereals, fungi, algae, insects and fermentation-derived dairy and meat proteins paying particular attention to the nutrition, uses, functions, benefits, and challenges of each.The book also explores ways to improve utilization and addresses everything from consumer acceptability, methods of improving the taste of products containing these proteins and ways in which policies can affect the use of alternate proteins. In addition, the book addresses sustainable protein as a pathway to securing the food supply and considers regenerative versus extractive agriculture alongside new methods in farming and water usage.