A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite, 3rd Edition introduces readers to the field of food sociology, by comprehensively examining the social context of food and nutrition. Leading Australian and international authors in the field provide a contemporary analysis of the social factors that underlie food choice, exploring the socio-cultural, political, economic and philosophical factors that influence food production, distribution and consumption.
Highlights of the third edition:
Revised and updated chapters from experts in the field of food sociology.
Two new chapters from leading international authors covering the politics of food and the and the culinary cultures of Europe.
Strong learning features: each chapter includes and overview, key terms, summary of main points, discussion questions and further reading list.
Sociological reflection exercises: new to this edition, these can be used as self-directed or class-based activities that… More >>
A Sociology of Food and Nutrition: The Social Appetite
The daily workout that is the heart of
Marine Corps physical fitnessThe Daily 16 is the exercise program at the heart of Marine Recruit Training, a regimen of stretching, warm-up, and calisthenics that is the fundamental building block of the Marine recruit’s legendary strength, endurance, agility, and quickness. This clear, accessible, and profusely illustrated guide makes the Daily 16 available to men and women of all ages and at all levels of fitness. The intensely focused, hour-long workout includes¸ Dynamic stretches
¸ Static stretches
¸ Conditioning exercises
¸ Conditioning runs
¸ Cool-downThese segments of the workouts are all balanced to help you attain the superb level of fitness Marine recruits must achieve. With tables to chart aerobic fitness, standard requirements for Marine Recruit Training tests, and an Introduction by L. M. Palm, Major General, USMC (Ret.), and executive director of the Marine Corps Association, Marine Corps Daily 16 Workouts is a n… More >>
Marine Corps Daily 16 Workouts: Marine Fitness for the Civilian Athlete
In this era of fad diets, detox programs, and “superfoods,” this examination of the relationship between diet and lifestyle looks to the Far East to claim that the simple principles to live by are balance and moderation. By rebuilding the connections between what is put into the body and how it functions, the diet outlined in this book teaches the daily effects that particular food choices will have—on bodyweight, energy, mood, and the quality and duration of life—and that ultimately all foods are good in the right proportion. All major food groups are covered, with additional sections on dietary supplements, lifestyle, and attitude, plus a handful of recipes to demonstrate the principles of the diet…. More >>
The Asian Diet: Simple Secrets for Eating Right, Losing Weight, and Being Well
-Enables all owners to make informed choices when feeding their horse or pony -A down-to-earth practical guide for every horse owner -Written by a nutrition expert A comprehensive guide to feeding a horse or pony, this is the only complete reference book designed to simplify nutrition for the average horse owner without leaving anything out. The Horse Nutrition Bible provides clear advice on how to assess a horse’s nutritional needs by considering his living conditions, age, health, and the demands placed on him by his owner. Information on all the forages, mixes, cubes and supplements is linked to advice on the nutritional value they can add to a horse’s diet. Readers will also find guidance on different climates, how to correctly store food, indispensable problem-solving advice, and what to do with diet-related illness…. More >>
The Horse Nutrition Bible: The Comprehensive Guide to the Correct Feeding of Your Horse
This is the most widely used introductory nutrition text used by students from around the world and you will see that it’s a text worth keeping! Not only will this best-selling book help you excel in your nutrition course, Whitney and Rolfes’ UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION will also guide you in applying the most current nutrition research and show the relevance to your own life. UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION is at the forefront of the latest advances in human nutrition-helping you understand what the scientific facts tell us about human nutrition and health. Ellie Whitney and Sharon Rady Rolfes begin with the basics-an introduction to the nutrients;and then guide you through every important topic covered in today’s nutrition courses. Linked chapter by chapter to the CengageNOW, a new online resource that provides you with PERSONALIZED STUDY tools, Thomson Audio Study Products, animations that clarify complex processes, and much more, this Eleventh Edition of UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION features everyt… More >>
Understanding Nutrition – Diet Analysis Plus CD 8.0
“From one of the most visible and highly respected figures in medical journalism comes a book that can literally save lives. During the past several years, doctors at leading institutions across the nation have been investigating the relationship between breast cancer and diet. The recent flood of medical studies confirm that what a woman eats can have a dramatic impact on whether or not she contracts the disease. In The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet, Dr. Bob Arnot, in his unique, expert fashion, has synthesized this research into an eating program that finally enables women to fight back. The breast cancer prevention diet is designed with all women in mind; whether you want to guard yourself against the onset of breast cancer, or protect yourself from recurrence, the diet offers valuable information that will address your particular needs, including plans for: -women with high estrogen, who are therefore at a higher risk -postmenopausal women with lower estrogen l… More >>
The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet: The Powerful Foods, Supplements, and Drugs That Can Save Your Life
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A complete set of dumbbell training exercises, including a muscle anatomy chart and how to set up your own routine. Each set includes four 12″ x 18″ laminated, full-color posters…. More >>
Dumbbell Training Poster Pack
Debunks popular health myths with solid, practical nutrition facts This authoritative, thorough, and scientifically sound guide to nutrition and wellness provides information on weight loss, detoxification, low cholesterol, better digestion, mercury poisoning, cholesterol–and more! Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health covers the same topics as current bestsellers such as Prescription for Nutritional Healing and The Nutrition Bible in as great a depth–but in a smaller, handier trim size and at a much more affordable price…. More >>
Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Health
It takes only 13 weeks—three months—one season—and you’re on your way to permanent, healthy weight loss. Based on the Glycemic Index, and developed by Rick Gallop, author of the New York Times bestselling G.I. Diet, The G.I. Diet Clinic is a complete weight-loss plan that incorporates recipes, meal plans—from breakfast through a late-night snack—motivational techniques and tips, and the inspirational real life stories of dozens of participants from G.I. Diet online workshops, where the average dieter lost 26 pounds—in 13 weeks!
The claim to the G.I. Diet has always been its simplicity: If you can follow a traffic light, you can follow the diet. What Gallop does in The G.I. Diet Clinic is show not only how the specifics of the diet work, but how to survive, enjoy, and ultimately embrace a new way of eating. With a different chapter for each week, Gallop covers meal planning, and how to convert a family’s favorite foods into “green light” dishes. He writes about beha… More >>
The G.I. Diet Clinic
