Nutrition: From Science to You, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (12 May 2026) © 2027

  • Joan Salge Blake Boston University
  • Janice Thompson University of Birmingham
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Title overview

Nutrition: From Science to You helps you apply nutritional concepts to your own life and future career, while covering concepts at the scientific level needed to succeed in your course. Innovative features aid study and review, illustrate key concepts, and highlight the role of nutrition in overall health.

The 5th Edition updates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to the 2025-2030 edition. It adds and updates content on a wealth of relevant topics including social media and its effect on food choices; ultra-processed foods; artificial intelligence; intermittent fasting; and many more. Terminology, figures, and images are revised or replaced throughout for clarity and currency.

Table of contents

  1. What Is Nutrition?
  2. Tools for Healthy Eating
  3. Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
  4. Carbohydrates
  5. Lipids
  6. Proteins
  7. Alcohol
  8. Energy Metabolism
  9. Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  10. Water-Soluble Vitamins
  11. Water
  12. Major Minerals
  13. Trace Minerals
  14. Energy Balance and Body Composition
  15. Weight Management
  16. Nutrition and Fitness
  17. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy
  18. Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence
  19. Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults
  20. Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability
  21. Global Nutrition and Malnutrition

APPENDICES

  • A. Metabolism Pathways and Biochemical Structures
  • B. Calculations and Conversions
  • C. US Exchange Lists for Meal Planning
  • D. Organizations and Resources

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