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Zusatztext "One of the most noteworthy features of this volume is the presence of many useful tables! equations! and figures." -Ming-Ho Yu! PhD! Western Washington University! Bellingham! Washington! USA "?this is a well-organized and comprehensive volume on advanced nutrition. This impressive book would be a valuable text for advanced nutrition or nutritional biochemistry courses. For dietetics professionals and nutritionists! the book would also be a valuable resource on the chemical and biological aspects of nutrients." -Ming-Ho Yu! PhD! Western Washington University! Bellingham! Washington! USA Informationen zum Autor Spallholz, Julian E.; Boylan, Mallory; Driskell, Judy A. Klappentext Nutrition: Chemistry and Biology, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and physiology of nutrition to students majoring in the general areas of nutrition, food science, exercise, and the premedical fields. This textbook includes refresher chapters on basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and thermodynamic principles relating to nutrition. Topics addressed include how nutrients are utilized at the cellular and organ system level, the role of nutrients in metabolism, and the role of vitamins and minerals in enzyme activity. Zusammenfassung This second edition of a standard reference is greatly expanded with updated information on food sources of nutrients, effects of cooking, approved carbohydrate and fat substitutes, applications of nutritional therapy, and dietary recommendations. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Elements of LifeMacronutrients: The Energy NutrientsCarbohydratesLipidsProteinsMicronutrients: The CatalystsVitaminsMineralsWater: The Most Important NutrientBioavailability of NutrientsNutrient DigestionNutrient AbsorptionCellular MetabolismBody EnergyComponents of CellsEnergy UtilizationCatabolic PathwaysAnabolic PathwaysNucleic Acids, Genes, and Protein SynthesisMetabolic AspectsFree Radicals, Lipid Peroxidation, and the AntioxidantsDigestive and Metabolic Interactions between Medications and Nutrients/FoodsNutrient Metabolism and Dietary RecommendationsAppendicesBasic Concepts in Chemistry and BiologyPhotosynthesisReferences...
