Includes bibliographical references and index.

The art of nutrition in a social context -- Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats: the energy -- Macronutrients of balanced meals -- The micronutrients of balanced meals: vitamins -- Minerals, and phytochemicals -- Digestion, absorption, and metabolism in health and disease -- Insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome -- Obesity and healthy weight management -- Cardiovascular disease -- Diabetes mellitus -- Renal disease -- Cancer: nutrition prevention and treatment -- Maternal and infant nutrition in health and disease -- Growth development issues in promoting good health -- Nutrition over the adult life span -- Public health issues in national and international nutrition -- The nutrition care process in the health care setting.