| Description |
xvi, 277 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
The dietary fat doctrine -- Lipid terminology, structure, and function -- Some dietary fats are essential -- Signals, messengers, and responses -- Oxidation and lipid peroxidation -- Atherosclerosis -- Risk factors in cardiovascular disease -- Lipid-lowering drugs -- Inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs, and lipid mediators -- Cancer and immunity -- Neurological development, memory, and learning -- Functional disorders of the nervous system -- Neurodegenerative diseases -- Obesity : health consequences and dietary influences -- Dietary choices for comprehensive health |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fatty acids in human nutrition.
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Essential fatty acids -- Physiological effect.
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Fatty Acids, Essential -- metabolism.
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Diet.
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Dietary Fats -- metabolism.
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Health Behavior.
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Nervous System -- metabolism.
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| LC no. |
2009020397 |
| ISBN |
9780813546773 hardcover alkaline paper |
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081354677X hardcover alkaline paper |
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