
- 608 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Advanced Human Nutrition
About this book
This text begins with an in-depth overview into the human organism at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ levels, and develops into a discussion of the objectives and features of organ systems of the evolved human. The book also covers the relationship between the human body and the environment in which it exists including other organisms tha
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Yes, you can access Advanced Human Nutrition by Robert E.C. Wildman,Denis M. Medeiros in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Foundations of the Human Body
- Chapter 2 Food and the Human Body
- Chapter 3 Human Digestion and Absorption
- Chapter 4 Carbohydrates
- Chapter 5 Lipids
- Chapter 6 Protein
- Chapter 7 Water
- Chapter 8 Vitamins
- Chapter 9 Major Minerals
- Chapter 10 Minor Minerals
- Chapter 11 Energy Metabolism
- Chapter 12 Body Composition and Obesity
- Chapter 13 Nutrition and Activity
- Chapter 14 Nutrition Supplements and Nutraceuticals
- Chapter 15 Nutrition and Human Reproduction
- Chapter 16 Cardiovascular Disease and Nutrition
- Chapter 17 Cancer and Nutrition
- Chapter 18 Diabetes and Nutrition
- Chapter 19 Osteoporosis and Nutrition
- Chapter 20 Nutrition Research: Past, Present, and Future
- Chapter 21 Nutrition in the 21st Century
- Appendix A. Common Food Additives
- Appendix B. Growth Charts
- Appendix C. Vitamins
- Appendix D. Minerals
- Appendix E. Sweetening Agents, Sugar Substitutes
- Appendix F. Normal Clinical Values for Blood
- Appendix G. Some Common Medicinal Plants
- Index