604 Pages
by
CRC Press
608 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This text begins with an in-depth overview into the human organism at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ levels, and develops into a discussion of the objectives and features of organ systems of the evolved human. The book also covers the relationship between the human body and the environment in which it exists including other organisms that co-habitate the environment. Discussions of the... Read more
Humans and Their Nutrition Objectives
The Human Organism
Nature of Food and Its Relation to Humans
Digestion and Absorption
The Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Water
The Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Energy Metabolism and Body Composition
Energy Metabolism
Body Composition
Obesity
Nutrition Applications
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements and Neutraceuticals
Nutrition Throughout Human Life
Nutrition and Prominent Disease
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases
Nutrition and Cancers
Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus
Nutrition and Osteoporosis
Nutrition and the Future
Nutrition Research
Nutrition in the 21st Century
The Human Organism
Nature of Food and Its Relation to Humans
Digestion and Absorption
The Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Water
The Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Energy Metabolism and Body Composition
Energy Metabolism
Body Composition
Obesity
Nutrition Applications
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements and Neutraceuticals
Nutrition Throughout Human Life
Nutrition and Prominent Disease
Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases
Nutrition and Cancers
Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus
Nutrition and Osteoporosis
Nutrition and the Future
Nutrition Research
Nutrition in the 21st Century
Biography
Robert E.C. Wildman, Denis M. Medeiros
"…useful, thorough, very readable and up-to-date resource for health professionals…senior undergraduate and graduate students in medicine, nutrition, food service and related areas."
-Choice, March 2000
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