The Science of Human Nutrition
About this Project
This is a textbook for high-enrolment undergraduate (100 level) course in the FSHN (Food Science and Human Nutrition) department at UH Manoa. It will cover elementary aspects of several biological sciences, including information on what nutrients are and what nutrients and foods do for humans; how healthy people can best get the amounts of nutrients and foods they need throughout their lifetime; how people and the environment change foods and their nutrient content; and nutrition issues of current interest.
Recognition
This project couldn’t happen without your participation. All contributing authors will be credited prominently in their chapter, the book, the metadata and promotional materials. All editors, reviewers and other contributors will also be credited.
Below is a current outline/table of contents for this project.
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Basic Concepts in Nutrition: What and why do we eat?
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The Human Body: What happens to the food we eat?
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Energy: Food is fuel
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Basic Nutrition Assessments: How do we evaluate nutritional status?
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Water and Electrolytes
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Protein
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Alcohol
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Nutritional Recommendations: How much of what foods should we eat?
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Lifespan Nutrition: Food for life
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Performance Nutrition
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Food Safety: Keeping food from biting back
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Nutritional Issues: Global problems