Introduction to Human Nutrition

Introduction to Human Nutrition, 3rd Edition, is a textbook that presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science from a global, multidisciplinary perspective. It encourages students to think critically about factors that influence human nutrition and health outcomes.

The volume details the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients, linking nutrient characteristics to disease prevention. Coverage spans nutrient metabolism, dietary reference standards, food safety, and regulatory policy.

Published in The Nutrition Society Textbook series, this work serves as a core text for students in nutrition, dietetics, and related fields.