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Advanced nutrition and Metabolism, Cengage International Edition, 9th Edition

Sareen S. Gropper, Timothy P. Carr

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Advanced nutrition and Metabolism, Cengage International Edition 9th Edition by Sareen S. Gropper/Timothy P. Carr
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Overview

Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage International Edition 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 9th 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 the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and the major and trace minerals; and provides information on nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity, and associations with disease. With Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage International Edition, 9th Edition, students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition.

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Meet the Authors

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Sareen S. Gropper

Sareen Gropper is a professor with the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University; she also has a secondary appointment with the University’s College of Medicine. Dr. Gropper is a Registered Dietitian and has expertise in nutrient metabolism as well as medical nutrition.

Timothy P. Carr

Timothy Carr is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His area of expertise is nutrient metabolism in health and disease.

What's New

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  • VISUAL LEARNING REINVENTED: Includes enhanced full-color images and new figures. Visuals engage students while clarifying concepts, physiological processes, and metabolic pathways.
  • EXPANDED INSIGHTS: More content on key biochemical, physiological, and/or nutritional topics, as well as additional discussions on clinical conditions and their associations with nutrients, all reflecting the latest research and current practice.
  • NEW & EXPANDED TABLES: More information is available on the vitamin and mineral contents of foods.
  • INNOVATIVE VIEWS THAT SPARK ENGAGEMENT: Two all-new, end-of-chapter, cutting-edge "Perspectives" incorporate the latest research and pique student interest.

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  • TOOLS FOR SUCCESS: Student learning aids include chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, a thorough index, and a glossary.
  • FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS: Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text's cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition, metabolism, and physiological function in humans.
  • SEE THE SCIENCE: Figures present key concepts in a straightforward manner that helps students visualize biochemical and physiological events.
  • Boxed features provide additional information on current topics of interest relevant to the subject matter.

Table of Contents

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SECTION I: CELLS AND THEIR NOURISHMENT.
1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life – Fueled by Nutrients.
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 of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise.
8. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition.
SECTION III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.
9. Water-Soluble Vitamins.
10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins.
11. Major Minerals.
12. Water and Electrolytes.
13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214474000
  • ISBN-13: 9798214474007
  • RETAIL $379.95
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