Nutrition

Spallholz, Julian E.; Boylan, Mallory; Driskell, Judy A.

"One of the most noteworthy features of this volume is the presence of many useful tables, equations, and figures."-Ming-Ho Yu, PhD, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA"…this is a well-organized and comprehensive volume on advanced nutrition. This impressive book would be a valuable text for advanced nutrition or nutritional biochemistry courses. For dietetics professionals and nutritionists, the book would also be a valuable resource on the chemical and biological aspects of nutrients."-Ming-Ho Yu, PhD, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA

• The Elements of LifeMacronutrients: The Energy NutrientsCarbohydratesLipidsProteinsMicronutrients: The CatalystsVitaminsMineralsWater: The Most Important NutrientBioavailability of NutrientsNutrient DigestionNutrient AbsorptionCellular MetabolismBody EnergyComponents of CellsEnergy UtilizationCatabolic PathwaysAnabolic PathwaysNucleic Acids, Genes, and Protein SynthesisMetabolic AspectsFree Radicals, Lipid Peroxidation, and the AntioxidantsDigestive and Metabolic Interactions between Medications and Nutrients/FoodsNutrient Metabolism and Dietary RecommendationsAppendicesBasic Concepts in Chemistry and BiologyPhotosynthesisReferences