Sample Chapters

In order to expedite the review process for Discovering Nutrition we have provided a series of chapters that allow you instant access to your next nutrition textbook. All chapters have been provided in PDF format for easy download.You will need a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this format. If you do not have this software, you can go to the Adobe web site and download a copy for free.

• Chapter 3 - Complementary Nutrition: Functional Foods and Supplements
  Click to view/download: disc_nut_chapter03.pdf  (2.62 MBytes)
• Spotlight on Metabolism
  Click to view/download: disc_nut_spotlightmetabolism.pdf  (2.01 MBytes)
• Chapter 11 - Sports Nutrition: Eating for Peak Performance
  Click to view/download: disc_nut_chapter11.pdf  (3.37 MBytes)

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