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The Nautilus Nutrition Book

by Ellington Darden
$9.90
The Nautilus Nutrition Book
The Nautilus Nutrition Book

Nutrition essentials, clearly explored

Ellington Darden explains the dietary roles of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The book also examines controversial foods. It includes a discussion of women’s specific nutritional needs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Nautilus Nutrition Book

by Ellington Darden
$9.90
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ISBN: 9780809258901
Author: Ellington Darden
Publisher: Contemporary Books
Date of Publication: 1981-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Science
Related Topics: Food and Drink, Cooking, Health, Medicine, Biology, Popular Science, Food
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 2 readers)

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Answers questions about what part proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals play in our diet, looks at controversial foods, and discusses women's special nutritional needs
 

Nutrition essentials, clearly explored

Ellington Darden explains the dietary roles of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The book also examines controversial foods. It includes a discussion of women’s specific nutritional needs.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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