Advanced Human Nutrition / Edition 1

by Robert E.C. Wildman, Denis M. Medeiros

Overview

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 nature of other organisms such as various animals, plants, and micro-organisms makes later information about food science, nutrient density in various food sources, and nutraceuticals easier to comprehend.
Advanced Human Nutrition examines human nutrient requirements, the basis for RDA and other recommendations; human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities; macronutrients and micronutrients; eicosanoid chemistry and function, and more.
The present and future of nutrition research is examined, including everything from the HANES studies to electron microscopy and molecular biology.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849385667
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/23/1999
Series:	Modern Nutrition , #22
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	604
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Robert E.C. Wildman, Denis M. Medeiros

Table of Contents

Introduction, Chapter 1. Foundations of the Human Body, Chapter 2. Food and the Human Body, Chapter 3. Human Digestion and Absorption, Chapter 4. Carbohydrates, Chapter 5. Lipids, Chapter 6. Protein, Chapter 7. Water, Chapter 8. Vitamins, Chapter 9. Major Minerals, Chapter 10. Minor Minerals, Chapter 11. Energy Metabolism, Chapter 12. Body Composition and Obesity, Chapter 13. Nutrition and Activity, Chapter 14. Nutrition Supplements and Nutraceuticals, Chapter 15. Nutrition and Human Reproduction, Chapter 16. Cardiovascular Disease and Nutrition, Chapter 17. Cancer and Nutrition, Chapter 18. Diabetes and Nutrition, Chapter 19. Osteoporosis and Nutrition, Chapter 20. Nutrition Research: Past, Present, and Future, Chapter 21. Nutrition in the 21st Century, Appendix A. Common Food Additives, Appendix B. Growth Charts, Appendix C. Vitamins, Appendix D. Minerals, Appendix E. Sweetening Agents, Sugar Substitutes, Appendix F. Normal Clinical Values for Blood, Appendix G. Some Common Medicinal Plants, Index

Editorial Reviews

"…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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From the Publisher

Begins with an in-depth overview of the human organism at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ levels, then discusses objectives and features of organ systems, and covers the relationship between the human body and the environment. Coverage includes nutrition requirements, digestion and absorption, energy metabolism, obesity, supplements and nutraceuticals, and nutrition's role in cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Includes b&w electron microscopy images. For students and health professionals. Wildman is on the faculty in the department of nutrition and dietetics at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Medeiros is a professor of human nutrition at Ohio State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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