Relevant issues in the form of "Do You Ever" questions begin each chapter by asking students to consider personal nutrition issues related to the chapter, piquing their interest and inviting them to read on. For example, Chapter 13 asks: "Do you ever wonder whether pregnant women really crave pickles and ice cream?" and, "Do you ever stop to think how much alcohol it takes to harm an unborn child?"
In-chapter resources promote learning and understanding. ...
Each chapter provides activities that incorporate Diet Analysis Plus, the market-leading diet analysis software, to help students directly relate nutritional concepts to their own lives.
A "Nutrition Scorecard" quiz in each chapter encourages students to compare their own behavior and knowledge with nutrition principles and guidelines for healthy eating. Topics include "Rate Your Fats and Health IQ," "Healthy Weight," and "Estimate Your Protein Intake