Introduction to Human Nutrition, Third Edition

Sa Lanham-New

ISBN 10: 1119476976 / ISBN 13: 9781119476979

Published by John Wiley And Sons Ltd Dez 2019, 2019

About this Item

Neuware - Now in its third edition, the best-sellingIntroduction to Human Nutritioncontinues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes. - Offers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutrition - Covers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals - Explores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practice - Explains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients - Demonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease prevention A primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide,Introduction to Human Nutritionis a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Human Nutrition, Third Edition
• Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Ltd Dez 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119476976
• ISBN 13: 9781119476979
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 254W x 207H x 25D millimeters 254 millimeters width by 207 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1155 grams

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Synopsis

Now in its third edition, the best-selling Introduction to Human Nutrition continues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes.

• Offers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutrition
• Covers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals
• Explores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practice
• Explains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients
• Demonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease prevention

A primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide, Introduction to Human Nutrition is a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.

About the Author

Susan A. Lanham-New is Head of the Department, Nutritional Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.

Thomas R. Hill is Professor of Nutrition, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

Alison M. Gallagher is Head of the Doctoral College, Ulster University, Coleraine, NI.

Hester H. Vorster is Emeritus Professor, North-West University, Potchefstroom, ZA.