Advanced human nutrition

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Title:

Author:

Medeiros, Denis M., author.

ISBN:

9781449689582

9781284036664

Personal Author:

Medeiros, Denis M., author.

Edition:

Third edition.

Physical Description:

xvii, 438 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Contents:

Foundations of the human body -- Digestion and absorption -- Carbohydrates: energy, metabolism, and more -- Dietary fiber: digestion and health -- Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- Proteins and amino acids: function, quantity, and quality -- Water -- Metabolism, energy balance, body weight, and composition -- Nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance -- Fat-soluble vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Major minerals -- Minor minerals -- Nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Subject Term:

Nutrition.

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.

Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.

Energy Metabolism.

Nutritional Requirements.

Added Author:

Wildman, Robert E. C., 1964-

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Summary

Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Third Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through its writing style and numerous figures and illustrations, the Third Edition clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as "Here's Where You Have Been" and "Here's Where You Are Going," help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples that bring the content to life.New and Key Features of the Third Edition:* Includes new chapters on Fiber and Nutraceuricals and Functional Foods * "Before You Go On" sections asks students to reflect upon what they've just read, urging them to go back and re-read portions of the text if they do not readily grasp the material. * "Special Feature" boxes on focused topics add depth to the chapter and, in some cases, allow the student to view the application of basic science.* The end-of-chapter summary reiterates key points from the chapter and helps students prepare for future exams.

Summary

Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Third Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through its writing style and numerous figures and illustrations, the Third Edition clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as âeoeHereâe(tm)s Where You Have Beenâe� and âeoeHereâe(tm)s Where You Are Going,âe� help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples that bring the content to life.

New and Key Features of the Third Edition:
âe¢ Includes new chapters on Fiber and Nutraceuricals and Functional Foods
âe¢ âeoeBefore You Go Onâe� sections asks students to reflect upon what theyâe(tm)ve just read, urging them to go back and re-read portions of the text if they do not readily grasp the material.
âe¢ âeoeSpecial Featureâe� boxes on focused topics add depth to the chapter and, in some cases, allow the student to view the application of basic science.
âe¢ The end-of-chapter summary reiterates key points from the chapter and helps students prepare for future exams.