Case Studies in Physiology and Nutrition

Informationen zum Autor Carolyn D. Berdanier of the University of Georgia is the author of several landmark references and textbooks on nutrition. She is regarded by her peers as one of the top educators and researchers on nutrition science. Klappentext Designed to encourage critical thinking skills, this text of case studies presents a range of conditions including anemia, diabetes, obesity, over- and malnutrition, starvation, parasites, dementia, and vitamin deficiencies. Each study presents patient background, lists symptoms and clinical findings, and poses questions. Another section lists solutions, scientific information, and opportunities for further learning. The text explores nutritional components by defining biochemical, mechanical, and physical functions. The book's format aids students in relating functionality to system failure as well as understanding the role of environment in health and nutrition. Zusammenfassung Presents a range of issues including anemia, diabetes, obesity, starvation, parasites, dementia, and vitamin deficiencies. This book lists solutions, scientific information, and opportunities for further learning. It provides an understanding of nutritional components by defining biochemical, mechanical, and physical functions. Inhaltsverzeichnis How to Use This Book. Disease. Homeostasis. Blood. You Are What You Eat. How Is Food Used? We Are What We Inherit. Pets and People. Food and Health. Stones and Bones. Age and Nutrition. Getting from Here to There-Muscle.

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• Authors: Carolyn D Berdanier, Carolyn D. Berdanier, Carolyn D. (Professor Emerita Berdanier, Carolyn D. Berdanier Berdanier, Lynne Berdanier, Lynne (University of North Georgia Berdanier, Lynne Berdanier Berdanier, Berdanier Lynne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2009
• EAN: 9781420088779
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-8877-9
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Biochemistry, MEDICAL / Nutrition, biochemistry, Dietetics & nutrition, Dietetics and nutrition, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / General