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Human Nutrition Catherine Geissler (Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King's College London, UK, and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences)

Human Nutrition By Catherine Geissler (Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King's College London, UK, and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences)

Summary

The most complete review of human nutrition, ideal for those looking for a deeper grounding in the subject before pursuing a career in the discipline.

Human Nutrition Summary

Human Nutrition by Catherine Geissler (Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King's College London, UK, and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences)

The most complete review of human nutrition, ideal for those looking for a deeper grounding in the subject before pursuing a career in the discipline. Selling Points: * Features chapters from global experts, ensuring consistently rigorous coverage * Chapters cover a broad range of disciplines, to help students develop a complete understanding of the subject New to this Edition: * Over half the chapters feature brand new authors to the 14th edition, providing a contemporary view of specialist subjects. * New material covers food sustainability, the gut microbiome, dementia, the social impact of alcohol consumption, and the implications of climate change on food security. * Emerging trends are highlighted and discussed, including global malnutrition and food safety policy. * COVID-19 is discussed in the context of diet and nutritional status. * Now available as an e-book enhanced with embedded material, including auto-marked multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter, extended coverage of topics included in the book and curated links to sources of further information online, offering a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.

Human Nutrition Reviews

The ultimate nutrition textbook regardless of whether you are studying to be a nutritionist, dietitian or if nutrition is integrated into your course. This evidence-based textbook takes you on a journey from molecular mechanisms through to public health nutrition challenges. Engaging and easy-to read, the comprehensive text is up-to-date and written by leading experts in the field, providing a valuable resource for students, practitioners and researchers. * Professor Cath Conlon, Massey University, New Zealand *
The 14th edition of Human Nutrition is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative textbooks written by a renowned team of international experts. It is a must have book for all undergraduates and postgraduates studying nutrition and health related science, as well as academics and professionals working in these fields. * Professor Fatemeh Rabiee Khan, Birmingham City University *
Human Nutrition continues to be the go-to text for all students specialising in nutrition and dietetics, whilst remaining accessible to those from other health and science disciplines. The book covers everything from molecular and cellular aspects of nutrient metabolism, its application to clinical nutrition right through to population and global nutrition, and the 14th Edition has been revised with greater attention to nutrition assessment. No bookshelf on nutrition should be without it. * Professor Kevin Whelan, King's College London *

About Catherine Geissler (Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King's College London, UK, and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences)

Catherine Geissler is Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King>'s College London, UK and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences. Hilary Powers is Professor Emerita of Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Sheffield, UK.

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NGR9780198866657
9780198866657
0198866658
Human Nutrition by Catherine Geissler (Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King's College London, UK, and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences)
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Paperback
Oxford University Press
2023-08-31
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