| Description |
1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Nutrition : food for health -- Ch. 2. Nutrition guidelines : applying the science of nutrition -- Ch. 3. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism -- Ch. 4. Carbohydrates : sugars, starches, and fiber -- Ch. 5. Lipids -- Focus on alcohol -- Ch. 6. Proteins and amino acids -- Ch. 7. Energy balance and weight management -- Focus on eating disorders -- Ch. 8. The water-soluble vitamins -- Ch. 9. The fat-soluble vitamins -- Focus on phytochemicals -- Ch. 10. Water and the electrolytes -- Ch. 11. Major minerals and bone health -- Ch. 12. The trace elements -- Focus on nonvitamin/nonmineral supplements -- Ch. 13. Nutrition and physical activity -- Ch. 14. Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation -- Ch. 15. Nutrition from infancy to adolescence -- Ch. 16. Nutrition and aging : the adult years -- Ch. 17. Food safety -- Focus on biotechnology -- Ch. 18. World hunger and malnutrition |
| Summary |
Obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world, but many people just aren't aware of the proper nutrition needed in a diet. Smolin guides readers through the science of nutrition, providing real-world examples to show them how to apply this information to their lives. Each chapter delves into the strong science base while exploring the basis of current nutrition recommendations. This approach will help readers effectively evaluate new information that they encounter |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online (Table of contents) |
| Subject |
Health.
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Nutrition.
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Nutritionally induced diseases.
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Nutrition
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| Author |
Grosvenor, Mary B.
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| LC no. |
2006025193 |
| ISBN |
0471420859 (hbk.) |
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9780471420859 (hbk.) |
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