Julian E Spallholz, Mallory Boylan, Judy A Driskell

Nutrition

Chemistry and Biology, Second Edition

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This second edition of a standard reference is greatly expanded with updated information on food sources of nutrients, effects of cooking, approved carbohydrate and fat substitutes, applications of nutritional therapy, and dietary recommendations. It offers a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and physiology of nutrition designed for students majoring in the areas of nutrition, food science, exercise, and the premedical fields. Topics addressed include how nutrients are used at the cellular and organ system levels, the role of nutrients in metabolism, and the role of vitamins and minerals in enzyme activity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780367400200
• ISBN-10: 0367400200
• Artikelnr.: 58055394

Autorenporträt

Spallholz, Julian E.; Boylan, Mallory; Driskell, Judy A.

Inhaltsangabe

The Elements of Life Macronutrients: The Energy Nutrients Carbohydrates
Lipids Proteins Micronutrients: The Catalysts Vitamins Minerals Water: The
Most Important Nutrient Bioavailability of Nutrients Nutrient Digestion
Nutrient Absorption Cellular Metabolism Body Energy Components of Cells
Energy Utilization Catabolic Pathways Anabolic Pathways Nucleic Acids,
Genes, and Protein Synthesis Metabolic Aspects Free Radicals, Lipid
Peroxidation, and the Antioxidants Digestive and Metabolic Interactions
between Medications and Nutrients/Foods Nutrient Metabolism and Dietary
Recommendations Appendices Basic Concepts in Chemistry and Biology
Photosynthesis References