| Description |
xvii, 822 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. An overview of nutrition -- 2. Planning a healthy diet -- 3. Digestion, absorption and transport -- 4. The carbohydrates: sugar, starch and fibres -- 5. The lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- 6. Protein: amino acids -- 7. Metabolism: transformations and interactions -- 8. Energy balance and body composition -- 9. Weight management: overweight and underweight -- 10. The water-soluble vitamins: b vitamins and vitamin c -- 11. The fat-soluble vitamins: a, d, e, and k -- 12. Water and the major minerals -- 13. The trace minerals -- 14. Fitness: physical activity, nutrients, and body adaptations -- 15. Life cycle nutrition: pregnancy and lactation -- 16. Life cycle nutrition: infancy, childhood and adolescence -- 17. Life cycle nutrition: adulthood and the later years -- 18. Diet and health -- 19. Consumer concerns about foods and water - Appendices: A. Cells, hormones, and nerves -- B. Basic chemistry concepts -- C. Biochemical structures and pathways -- D. Measures of protein quality -- E. Nutrition assessment -- F. Physical activity and energy requirements |
| Summary |
This text will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to optimise health and wellbeing. With its focus on Australia and New Zealand, the text incorporates current nutrition recommendations and public health nutrition issues relevant to those studying and working in nutrition in this region of the world. |
| Notes |
Based on Understanding nutrition / Ellie Whitney, Sharon Rady Rolfes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 743-781) and index |
| Subject |
Health.
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Metabolism.
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Nutrition.
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| Author |
Cameron-Smith, David, author
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Crowe, Tim, author
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Rolfes, Sharon Rady, author
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Walsh, Adam, author
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| ISBN |
9780170185240 (paperback) |
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