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Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition Martha H. Stipanuk

Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition By Martha H. Stipanuk

Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition by Martha H. Stipanuk

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A comprehensive resource examining nutrients, their cellular functions, their metabolism in the body, and the basis of their requirements. Contributed by 53 renowned scientists and researchers, this work features chapter outlines and clinical correlation boxes.

Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition Summary

Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition by Martha H. Stipanuk

This comprehensive resource examines nutrients, their cellular functions, their metabolism in the body, and the basis of their requirements. Up-to-date, clearly written and well integrated coverage of the field is complemented by user-friendly features such as chapter outlines and clinical correlation boxes. 53 renowned scientists and researchers contributed this authoritative text.

Table of Contents

STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF THE MACRONUTRIENTS . Structure and Properties of Carbohydrates . Structure and Properties of Proteins and Amino Acids . Structure and Properties of Lipids . DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION OF THE MACRONUTRIENTS . Overview of Digestion and Absorption . Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates . Digestion and Absorption of Proteins . Digestion and Absorption of Lipids . Dietary Fiber . METABOLISM OF THE MACRONUTRIENTS . Carbohydrate Metabolism . Protein Synthesis and Degradation . Amino Acid Metabolism . Protein and Amino Acid Requirements . Lipid Metabolism . Role of Lipoproteins in Lipid Transport and Metabolism . Essential Fatty Acids . Regulation of Fuel Metabolism . ENERGY: Cellular and Whole Animal Energetics . Control of Energy Balance . Disturbance of Energy Balance . THE VITAMINS . Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin . Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 . Biotin and Pantothenic Acid . Vitamin C . Vitamin K . Vitamin E . Vitamin A . Vitamin D . THE MINERALS . Calcium and Phosphorus . Magnesium . Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride . Iron . Zinc, Copper, and Manganese . Iodine . Selenium . Fluoride . Other Elements of Nutritional Significance . NUTRITION, DIET, AND HEALTH . Body Fluids and Water Balance . Carbohydrates and Oral Disease . Fuel Needs of Muscle during Exercise . Detoxification and Protective Functions of Nutrients . Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease . Translating Biochemical and Physiological Requirements into Practice

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GOR013204461
9780721644523
072164452X
Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition by Martha H. Stipanuk
Martha H. Stipanuk
Used - Like New
Hardback
Elsevier Health Sciences
1999-11-08
1007
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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