Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach is an alternate version of Smith, Collene, Spees Contemporary Nutrition, offering a unique approach by organizing vitamins and minerals within the context of physiological functions and the health conditions they influence. Current research is at the core of this text, with revised statistics, incorporation of new results of clinical trials, and updated recommendations. The text provides students who lack a strong science background the ideal balance of reliable nutrition information and practical consumer-oriented knowledge.

NutritionCalc Plus CD is a suite of powerful dietary self-assessment tools. Use NutritionCalc Plus to analyze and monitor personal diet and health goals. An easy-to use interface and the reliability of the ESHA database make NutritionCalc Plus the best choice for nutrition analysis software. Enhancements include an updated MyPlate report, replacing the MyPyramid report, the ability to track up to three profiles, 365-day calendar function, and the ability to track Omega-3 and Omega-6 data. The CD-ROM is a PC-only product. See www.mhhe.com/ncp for an online, cross-platform version.

"Perspectives in Nutrition" is an introductory nutrition text appropriate for the majors and mixed majors nutrition courses. This student-focused text presents the major concepts in nutrition including the body's use of food nutrients and diet planning throughout the life cycle. The text places special emphasis on the application of nutrition principles in everyday life by exploring the health consequences of nutrition practices.