Why we eat what we do ; Sources of nutrition fact and fiction ; Our underappreciated digestive tract ; It's all about the calories! ; Hydration: you are what you drink ; Not all carbohydrates are created equal -- Facts on fiber ; Protein: an indispensable nutrient ; Fat, fat everywhere! ; Vitamins: spotlight on C ; Vitamins A and K: multitaskers ; Vitamin E: fallen hero; Vitamin D: rising star.

B vitamin basics ; The major minerals ; The highs and lows of sodium and potassium ; Iron, zinc, selenium: balance is everything ; Cardiovascular disease: what are the risks? -- A heart-healthy lifestyle -- The DASH diet: a lifesaver ; Obesity: public health enemy number one ; Healthy weight management ; Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes -- Dietary approaches to weight management -- Nutrition and cancer prevention.

Nutrition and digestive health ; Prebiotics and probiotics in your diet ; Food safety: it's in your hands ; Demystifying food labels ; Facts on functional foods ; A look at herbal therapy -- Organic or conventional: your choice ; Fake or real: sugars and fats ; Creating your own personal nutrition plan ; Exercise and nutrition: partners for life ; The future of nutrition: science and trends ; Nutrition facts and FAQs.