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A 1974 compilation of 17 previously published articles dealing with contemporary issues in food and nutrition was prepared as a set of key papers for use by the US Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs. The articles are grouped among 5 themes: the aged; American Indians; blacks; migrant workers; and children (preschool, adolescent, and handicapped). It is argued that the material presented is representative of the understandings being developed in the expanding literature on national and international food and nutrition policy.

Examines extent of hunger and malnutrition problem in U.S.

Discovering Nutrition, Third Edition is a student-friendly introduction to nutrition on a non-majors level. Coverage of material such as digestion, metabolism, chemistry, and life cycle nutrition is clearly written, accessible, and engaging to undergraduate students.

The Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations feature 10 decision-tree modules in which students are asked to weigh different options in treatment of a patient with conditions like diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, helping them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The accompanying text incorporate prompts for 10 peer-to-peer simulation experiences that reflect the topics presented as part of the decision-tree modules. The text also includes a chapter on the nutrition-focused physical examination, a relatively new area for dietitians.