"This book is absolutely essential reading for anyone interested in human nutrition and food. Its global perspective and variety of content ensure completeness, breadth and depth. The book was written by a leading international researchers in this field, making this book valid and reliable." (International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, June 2010)
Michael Gibney, Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Susan Lanham-New, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK Aedin Cassidy, School of Medicine, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK Hester Vorster, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
1. Introduction to Human Nutrition: A Global Perspective on Food and Nutrition. H. H. Vorster 2. Body Composition. P. Deurenberg 3. Energy Metabolism. A. Astrup and A. Tremblay 4. Nutrition and Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids. N. K. Fukagawa and Y. M. Yu 5. Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates. J. Mathers and T. Wolever 6. Nutrition and Metabolism of Lipids. S. C. Cunnane and B. A. Griffin 7. Dietary Reference Standards. K. M. Younger 8. The Vitamins. D. A. Bender 9. Minerals and Trace Elements. J. J. Strain and K. D. Cashman 10. Measuring Food Intake. U. E. MacIntyre 11. Food Composition. J. M. Holden and H. C. Schonfeldt 12. Food and Nutrition -Policy and Regulatory Issues. M. J. Gibney and A. McKevitt 13. Nutrition Research Methodology. J. A. Martinez and M. A. Martinez Gonzalez 14. Food Safety: A Public Health Issue of Growing Importance. A. Reilly, C. Tlustos, J. O'Connor and L. O'Connor 15. Food and Nutrition-Related Diseases: The Global Challenge. H. H .Vorster and M. J. Gibney