| Description |
xvi, 399 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1.Introduction to energetics -- What is energetics? -- Principles of energy balance -- Contributions by studies of energetics -- Methods of studying energy expenditure // Part 2.Doubly labelled water: Theory -- Biochemical basis of the technique -- Major fluxes resulting in the turnover of isotopes in the body -- Assumptions in the simple model of Lifson and co-workers -- Other issues // Part 3.Doubly labelled water: Practice -- Deciding whether to use the doubly labelled water technique -- Legal aspects of using doubly labelled water -- Effect of doubly labelled water on the subjects of the experiment -- Dosage and purchase of isotopes -- In the field -- Isotope analysis -- Organizing analysis -- Working out the costs of a doubly labelled water study for grant proposals -- Calculation -- Writing papers on applications of doubly labelled water: a plea -- Conclusions and summary |
| Summary |
Doubly labelled water is a highly effective technique for measuring the energy expenditure of an animal. Over the past decade this technique has enjoyed exponential growth, progressing from specialized to more routine use. Its application is widespread, broadly spanning the fields of animal ecology, agricultural nutrition and clinical nutrition. Divided into three parts, Doubly labelled water presents a clear and accessible account of this technique. Part One presents a general introduction to the study of animal energetics: Part Two discusses the theory behind use of doubled labelled water and Part Three evaluates the practical aspects of its use and the methodologies required for its application |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 351-375. - Includes index |
| Subject |
Animal ecology.
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Bioenergetics.
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Energy metabolism.
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Metabolism -- Research -- Methodology.
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Nutrition -- Research -- Methodology.
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| LC no. |
96072149 |
| ISBN |
0412637804 |
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