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Best books to learn The science of nutrition, in order
Nutrition is a noisy, contested field, so a good path teaches the basic biochemistry of how the body uses food first, then how nutrition studies are actually done and why they conflict, then the specific debates. Reading in order builds the skeptic's eye that separates evidence from marketing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the science of nutrition?
- Nutrition is a noisy, contested field, so a good path teaches the basic biochemistry of how the body uses food first, then how nutrition studies are actually done and why they conflict, then the specific debates. Reading in order builds the skeptic's eye that separates evidence from marketing.
- What's a good book to start the science of nutrition with?
- A strong starting point is Why we get fat by Gary Taubes. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the science of nutrition?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Nutrition, Metabolic health & blood sugar, Gut health & the microbiome.