Biology for a Changing World

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Biology for a Changing World
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• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company (December 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1429254718
• ISBN-13: 978-1429254717
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

I was really disappointed to find that the information in the book is compromised by what looks to be corporate sponsorship. I've heard that a lot of text books are being published with support from various corporations (Coke, Pepsi, McDonalds) but this is the first time that I've known it do be so blatant. The first paragraph of the chapter entitled Nutrition, Metabolism, Enzymes includes the following: Scientists at Nestle (as in the cereal and chocolate company) "have been developing products with a nutritional bang." I was surprised to see this, but was even more surprised as I read through the chapter and found that Nestle is mentioned (always in a positive light) no less than 23 times in the chapter, including 2 pictures of Nestle products.

Many paragraphs start something like this one (p. 72) "To support bone health, Nestle markets a powered drink mix that contains the minerals calcium and phosphorus in addition to magnesium, zinc, and vitamins C, D, and K - essentially all the micronutrients necessary to build bone tissue." If I were a non-major, I would take this to mean that I could just drink this Nestle drink and I'd provide everything my bones need. It isn't true, and it's just one example of many in the book where the priority is on advertising for a company rather than giving credible, factual information. It would be one thing if this was a self-help book or pop science, but this is a college textbook.

Here's how fiber is taught in this book (p. 66): "Nestle's Boost Glucose Control drink, for example, contains fiber, a type of carbohydrate known to slow down digestion."

Please ask your professor to find another source for students - we want real information, not corporate advertising.

By Nutrition buff

Goof book. Had to purchase for my Genetics of Disease class and is a great book for learning the basic of biology in general but also great detail applicable to my course.

By Patricia Mulbry

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