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Simply Nutrition

For Complete Beginners
By DK
Series: DK Simply
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Simply Nutrition is a clear and straightforward guide that makes understanding nutrition accessible to everyone. With bold graphics and concise text, it covers a wide range of topics including gut health, vitamins and minerals, the impact of plant-based diets, and the effects of highly processed foods. The book organises information thematically and uses eye-catching infographics to explain key concepts based on the latest research, making it an ideal entry point for beginners.
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The clearest, simplest guide to nutrition ever published

Understanding nutrition has never been easier.

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.

Covering a range of topics—from a healthy gut and the essential function of vitamins and minerals, to the pros and cons of plant-based diets, and the reasons why highly processed foods tend to be less good for us—each entry provides a clear and simple explanation of all the key aspects of nutrition.

Organised thematically, and enriched with eye-catching infographics, the book draws on the latest research in the field, providing a reliable and up-to-date point of entry into the subject.

Whether you are studying nutrition at school or college, want to better understand how different diets work, or are looking for a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241607305

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 447g

Pages: 160

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