Introduction to Human Nutrition

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Now in its third edition, the best-selling Introduction to Human Nutrition continues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes. Offers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutritionCovers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and mineralsExplores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practiceExplains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrientsDemonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease preventionA primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide, Introduction to Human Nutrition is a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-12-05
Mått:201 x 252 x 23 mm
Vikt:1 157 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Nutrition Society Textbook
Antal sidor:488
Upplaga:3
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Medarbetare:TheEarlofSelborneGBEFRSDL
ISBN:9781119476979

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Mer om författaren

Susan A. Lanham-New is Head of the Department, Nutritional Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. Thomas R. Hill is Professor of Nutrition, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Alison M. Gallagher is Head of the Doctoral College, Ulster University, Coleraine, NI. Hester H. Vorster is Emeritus Professor, North-West University, Potchefstroom, ZA.

Innehållsförteckning

Contributors viiPreface ixSeries Foreword xiAbout the Companion Website xii1 Introduction to Human Nutrition: A Global Perspective on Food and Nutrition 1Susan A. Lanham-New, Marcela Moraes Mendes, and Hester H. Vorster2 Measuring Dietary Intake 13Una E. MacIntyre and Friedeburg AM. Wenhold3 Food Composition 56Hettie C. Schönfeldt and Beluah Pretorius4 Dietary Reference Standards 74Kate M. Younger5 Body Composition 85Anja Bosy‐Westphal, Paul Deurenberg, and Manfred James Müller6 Energy Metabolism 113Gareth A. Wallis7 Nutrition and Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids 131D. Joe Millward8 Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates 161John C. Mathers9 Nutrition and Metabolism of Lipids 177Bruce A. Griffin and Stephen C. Cunnane10 The Vitamins 218David A. Bender11 Minerals and Trace Elements 280JJ. Strain, Alison J. Yeates, and Kevin D. Cashman12 Phytochemicals 339Gary Williamson13 Physical Activity: Concepts, Assessment Methods and Public Health Considerations 352Angela Carlin, Marie H. Murphy, and Alison M. Gallagher14 Nutrition Research Methodology 367J. Alfredo Martínez, Estefania Toledo, and Miguel A. Martinez‐Gonzalez15 Food Safety: A Public Health Issue of Growing Importance 388Catherine M. Burgess, Cristina Arroyo, Declan J. Bolton, Martin Danaher, Lisa O’Connor, Patrick J. O’Mahony, and Christina Tlustos16 Food and Nutrition: Policy and Regulatory Issues 418Aideen McKevitt, James Gallagher, and Cassandra H. Ellis17 Food and Nutrition‐Related Diseases: The Global Challenge 439Thomas R. Hill and Georg LietzIntroduction to Human Nutrition, Editor Biographies 453Index 456