| Description |
xv, 389 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Foundations of the human body -- Digestion and absorption -- Carbohydrates: energy, fiber and more -- Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- Proteins and amino acids: function, quantity, and quality -- Water -- Metabolism, energy balance and body weight -- Nutrition and exercise -- Vitamins -- Water-soluble vitamins -- Major minerals -- Minor minerals |
| Summary |
Advanced human nutrition, 2nd edition, provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details the importance of nutrients from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Advanced human nutrition / Robert E.C. Wildman, Denis M. Medeiros. 2000 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Donated by Mrs Erica Diment for the Library Bookplate appeal 2008 Mrs Erica Diment |
| Subject |
Nutrition.
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Energy Metabolism.
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Nutritional Requirements.
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
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Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.
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| Author |
Wildman, Robert E. C., 1964-
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Wildman, Robert E. C., 1964-
Advanced human nutrition
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| LC no. |
2010035557 |
| ISBN |
9780763780395 |
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