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Overview
ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM is current, relevant and designed to maximize clarity of essential concepts. This longtime best-seller delivers its content in a student-friendly way.
With new figures, new art and key updates throughout, the 8th edition continues to set the standard for the course through its ability to clearly explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts.
Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses, the book gives students a solid understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates; examines the structures and functions of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; and provides information on nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity.
With ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, 8th Edition, students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition.
- Brand new or redrawn FULL-COLOR art throughout the book clarifies concepts and engages students.
- Expanded discussions on key biochemical topics, as well as, additional discussions on the impact of clinical conditions on nutrient metabolism and needs, reflect the latest research and current practice.
- New tables include information on the vitamin contents of foods, as well as, overview tables that identify common manifestations of vitamin deficiencies.
- Two all-new, end-of-chapter, cutting-edge "Perspectives" incorporate the latest research and pique student interest.
- New chapter-opening Learning Objectives alert students to what they need to know after completing the chapter.
- New figures have been added and many existing illustrations have been updated to more clearly and accurately represent important structures and processes.
- Student learning aids include chapter outlines and summaries, a thorough index and a glossary.
- Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text's cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition and physiological function in humans.
- Figures present key concepts in a straightforward manner that helps students visualize biochemical and physiological events.
- Tables present topics in an organized manner to help students summarize the material for future reference.
1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life.
2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body.
SECTION II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Fiber.
5. Lipids.
6. Protein.
7. Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise.
8. Energy Expenditure, Body Composition and Healthy Weight.
SECTION III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.
9. The Water-Soluble Vitamins.
10. The Fat-Soluble Vitamins.
11. Major Minerals.
12. Water and Electrolytes.
13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.