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However, I do appreciate that there are sections on different phases of life pregnancy, child, adolescent. Although basic nutrition classes typically don't have time to go into those, I like that students can access those as a resource if they are interested in learning more. The content in this text appears to be accurate, and I feel good about directing my students to this resource for information.
The primary sources of what I would consider inaccuracies were sources of outdated information or missing information that doesn't give the full picture.
The foundational information in this text is relevant, but there are some pretty big and important topics that are not covered at all or details are left out that are important aspects of health that I would want my students to take away from a basic nutrition class.
Some of the relevant concepts I would have liked to have included are the microbiome, nutrigenomics, whole grains vs refined grains, health benefits of the two types of fiber, fasting, nutrition related to environment and sustainability, more detailed discussion of plant-based diets, more detailed process for development of atherosclerotic plaque, differences in alcohol metabolism between males and females. The text is written clearly.
However, some images could be improved to increase clarity of concepts. I recognize that access to quality images and diagrams that are free of copyrights is a challenge, so this is a weakness I see throughout many OER textbooks. The text is broken up into manageable sized chunks of material. As an instructor, I feel like I could refer students to a specific subheading within a chapter and it would be relatively easy for them to find the information they needed.
As I have been using this textbook, there have been several times when I felt like I didn't know where to look for a specific piece of content and then when I tracked it down using the search tool, it didn't make sense to me where it was located. Additionally, within some chapters, the way content was broken up between subheadings didn't always make sense to me lipids section for example.
At the level of the chapters, this is not the order I teach content in, but I think every instructor teaches things in a different sequence and would have a different preference for how to put things in order. So the way things are organized within chapters and where pieces of content are housed seems more important to me. I think students would have a hard time tracking down some information and connecting the basic foundations with application based on how the text is organized.
The text is written by and for University of Hawaii students, with foods discussed and images provided being most relevant to a Hawaiian population. I find it encouraging that the authors chose to use an approach that was most relevant to their students and to explore some of the unique Hawaiian foods.
But I do recognize that it isn't as relevant to my students or students in other areas. This is a great resource for most basic nutrition classes, with a depth and breadth of information that provides students with most of the information they need.
It is clear the authors put in a great deal of effort to provide a nutrition textbook that is widely usable and can replace the need for students to purchase a traditional textbook. I appreciate the use of a wide variety of sources of information that are reputable, leading to a textbook with accurate information. I would love to see updates to this text to include more current and relevant topics, updated information, and more detail in some specific content areas, as well as rearranging of some content to make it easier for students to link foundational content with application.
This book goes into great detail in some topics, yet fully ignores others. This text contains fat-phobic messaging, I am seeking a size neutral-approach to food science and eating for my students. The text is perfectly clear, yet the images leave a non-Pacific reader wondering what the practical applications can be. For an introductory course for non- majors, I would combine the chapters on major and trace minerals. This level of detail is not relevant for an introductory course.
Working with mostly first-generation students an at urban Midwest university, I am not sure how they would perceive the island feel of this text. This book promotes the classic diet-mentality found in so many of these textbooks.
I really wanted to fall in love with this book as it seems very inviting. The majority of my students fall into two camps. The first group identities as "health conscious" and follow diet trends. Some are fully Orthorexic. The second group pays no mind to food other than fleeting thoughts of shame around very savory foods. Trying to find a book for all has proven very difficult. The book covers detailed Chapters and it is good to note that the material demonstrates a variety of topics.
The textbook gives readers a broad perspective of nutrition. Comprehensiveness rating: 5 see less. The material that makes up Chapters appears to be accurate and aligns with content in other nutritional resources. The material that details the chapters is unbiased, fair, and without conflict in the opinion of the reviewer.
Accurate nutritional facts are given throughout the textbook and students using the textbook can interpret the information as they wish. Of course, when individuals read various nutritional information from other sources, a compilation of the information could cause some confusion as to what to believe.
It is nice to see that the textbook displays basic and accurate information for an introductory course that is easy for reader understanding. Up-to-date content is displayed throughout the textbook. The textbook covers basic nutrition; basic nutrition regarding fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water does not change. Nutrition is nutrition. The textbook represents up-to-date nutrition facts.
The textbook material in each chapter is easy to understand, and the language is basic for an introductory nutrition course. Standard terminology makes up each chapter, and the chapter names are basic for reader understanding as to what can be anticipated regarding the matierial that will be included. The terminology and basic information that makes up each of the chapters appears to be consistent with the contents that typically is included in other introductory nutrition textbooks.
Each chapter looks similar in terms of structure and organization. Each chapter divides the textbook into segments. The chapters are consistently organized beginning with an Introduction. It is good to see that even before the introduction, the beginning of the chapter starts with a quote and a nice image that could motivate the student. Chapter content demonstrates clear organization and is presented so that students can easily read and interpret it.
The textbook and chapter content are organized and structured. The chapters are well presented and easy to read to produce student understanding. The material has a nice sequence, and the students can use the objectives in the front of each chapter to follow along with how the material is arranged from the beginning of the chapter to the end of the chapter.
Readers can easily navigate through the textbook and chapters because of the consistency of components from one chapter to another; readers can easily locate chapter components. The navigation is easy just as a textbook should be presented as readers will know the expectations as they move through the chapters.
The table of contents helps with the navigation. Also, when moving through the chapters, evidence of the hierarchy of material is clearly indicated through the headings and subheadings allowing readers to navigate easily throughout chapter material. The images help with the navigation as well. Alt-tags are not available to describe the images which would be great for accessibility purposes as readers navigate the textbook. Tables are used to organize information and to help with navigation.
The tables include appropriate table headers and enable readers to navigate and understand the information. Most links within the textbook were working properly, but some were broken and not functioning. Wonderful textbook! The textbook is perfect for a week semester and includes topics that are typical of a basic nutrition course. Pictures and quotes at the beginning of each chapter are nice additions as well as links to websites and other graphics. The authors spent the time and energy into developing ideas to make the textbook suitable for its readers.
This textbook was well-organized and easy to follow and shows lots of consideration for readers who will use the textbook, perhaps as a resource or as the primary source for their course. It would have been nice to see a variety of measurable verbs such as describe, discuss, explain, etc. In addition to the 18 chapters, the textbook includes an appendix.
When navigating through the textbook, it is evident that an appendix is included because it is identified in the table of contents. Course pages have links, which is a nice component to the online textbook, although it would have been good to click on a label instead of a link to direct the readers to a specific page. Over, nice textbook and wonderful for the readers who will use it for their classes. A suggestion is to implement a variety of measurable verbs such as describe, discuss, explain, etc.
A suggestion is to include a heading for the appendix. Course pages have links which is a nice component to the online textbook. The textbook covers key information covered in an introductory nutrition course including an introduction to nutrition applications, macronutrients, micronutrients, scientific methods in nutrition, nutrition across the lifespan, etc.
The authors The authors do a good job covering these topics concisely using clear language that is appropriate for an introductory level. The text includes a table of contents to help the reader navigate through the information, but does not have an index.
Further, each section also includes links and citations which students can use to increase comprehension. However, some of the links are now broken. There were a few areas not covered in the text which should be considered as they are typically covered in nutrition courses and would enhance students understanding of nutrition.
The text does not cover nutrition for clinical populations, i. Further the text does not provide information on direct or indirect calorimetry, important measurement methods in nutrition. Further, it would be helpful to include more information on complications associated with specific nutrient deficiency and excess intake, as well as provide examples of food sources for each nutrient.
The text provides unbiased information that is cited throughout using peer-reviewed references. While the information provided was accurate there was missing content that may cause students to not fully understand various nutritional topics. It found that much of the basic nutritional information will not need to be updated. The text will need to be updated as new dietary guidelines, reference intakes, and results from nutritional research are released. However, this should not be difficult as many of the links provided in the text are updated as new information comes out and references are providing in the text to show professors when information was sourced from and where updates are required.
While most of the text appears to be up-to-date I did notice a few broken links already that would require the professor providing a new source for students to refer to. Further, some sections house outdated information, such as the physical activity guidelines which should be updated to the most recent information and sources physical activity guidelines.
The text was written in a clear and concise manner making it easy to read and appropriate for an introductory course. New terms were explained when presented and the text included figures, tables, and photos to help visualize the written concepts. The chapter organization was consistent throughout the textbook.
Each chapter included an introduction to the topic being covered, learning objectives, and concise subsections. Further, the text is consistent in regard to terminology.
The text is divided into chapters and then subsections which are clearly defined and easy to follow. The subsections within the chapters divide the larger topic into smaller reading sections making it more accessible to students. The text is not overly self-referential, allowing professors to reorder sections taught in their course without disrupting reading or student understanding.
The text is easy to follow and organized in a way that authors build on content discussed in previous sections. Shopping cart close. Sign in close. Lost your password? Remember me. Or login with. No account yet? Create an Account. Oria, P. Yih eds. The framework will allow users to recognize effects across the full food system. This book explores whether the present regulatory approaches adequately protect infants and children, who may differ from adults in susceptibility Fanzo et al.
The book explores current strategies for improving nutrition and diets and identifies key research gaps This book examines the role of antioxidant-rich natural products in management of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your overall health and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.
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