An edition of Discovering nutrition
(2003)
Discovering nutrition
by Timothy P. Carr
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Discovering nutrition
2003, Blackwell Pub.
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0470693754 9780470693759
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Table of Contents
Pt. 1: Nutrients in the environment
Nutrition discovered
The many faces of nutrition
Evolution of nutrition science
Definition of a nutrient
Overview of the nutrient classes
Nutrients in detail
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
The circle of life
Energy - universal life support
Nutrients as energy distributors
Nutrient recycling
Nutrient availability
Global food availability
Dietary recommendations
Dietary supplements
Pt. II: Nutrients in the body
Nutrient capture and assimilation
Digestion
Nutrient absorption and transport
Nutrient destinations
The absorptive state
Liver
Muscle
Adipose
Brain
The fasting states
Liver
Muscle
Adipose
Brain
Pt. III: Physiologic aspects of nutrition
Body composition
Energy balance
Body fat-too much, too little
Dieting vs. weight management
Nutrition-related diseases
Coronary heart disease and stroke
Cancer
Diabetes mellitus
Osteoporosis
Nutrition throughout the life cycle
Pregnancy and lactation
From infants to teenagers
The adult years
Pt. IV: Social and economic aspects of nutrition
Psychology of nutrition
Food choices
To eat or not to eat
Eating disorders
Use and misuse of nutrition information
From research to newspapers to public policy
Understanding disease risk
Interpreting nutrition information
The food industry
Food technology
Food-borne illness
Food labeling
Functional foods
A healthy future
Physical activity
The concept of "optimal health"
Information resources.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley InterScience, 2008. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Mar. 27, 2008). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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