| Edition |
10th ed. / edited by John W. Erdman Jr., Ian A. MacDonald, Steven H. Zeisel. |
| Description |
xxii, 1305 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Systems biology approaches to nutrition -- Nutritional epigenetics -- Genetic variation and nutrient metabolism -- Metabolomics -- Energy metabolism in fasting, fed, exercise, and re-feeding states -- Protein and amino acids -- Carbohydrates -- Dietary fiber -- Lipids: absorption and transport -- Lipids: cellular metabolism -- Vitamin A -- Carotenoids -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Vitamin K -- Vitamin C -- Thiamin -- Riboflavin -- Niacin -- Vitamin B6 -- Folate -- Vitamin B12 -- Biotin -- Pantothenic acid -- L-carnitine -- Choline -- Dietary flavonoids -- Calcium -- Phosphorus -- Magnesium -- Sodium, chloride, and potassium -- Human water and electrolyte balance -- Iron -- Zinc -- Copper -- Iodine and iodine deficiency disorders -- Selenium -- Manganese, molybdenum, boron, chromium, and other trace elements -- Maternal nutrient metabolism and requirements in pregnancy and lactation -- Infant nutrition -- Adolescence -- Nutrition and aging -- Sports nutrition -- Nutrient regulation of the immune response -- Obesity as a health risk -- Hypertension -- Insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome -- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease -- Diabetes -- Osteoporosis -- Cancer -- Nutrition and gastrointestinal illness -- Kidney disease -- Liver disease -- Alcohol: its role in nutrition and health -- Eye disease -- Specialized nutrition support -- Body composition evaluation -- Estimation of dietary intake -- Taste and food choices -- Energy intake, obesity, and eating behavior -- Strategies for changing eating and exercise behavior to promote weight loss and maintenance -- Epidemiologic approaches to evaluation of nutrition and health -- Nutrition monitoring in the United States -- Dietary standards and guidelines: similarities and differences among countries -- The role of United Nations agencies in establishing international dietary standards -- Emergence of diet-related chronic diseases in developing countries -- Food insecurity, hunger, and undernutrition -- Public nutrition in humanitarian crises -- Foodborne infections and food safety -- Food allergies and intolerances -- Food biofortification: breeding and biotechnology approaches to improve nutrients in vegetables and oil quality in soybean -- Bioactive components in foods and supplements for health promotion. |
| Summary |
Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 10th edition, provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human nutrition in a single volume, including micronutrients, systems biology, immunity, public health, international nutrition, and the role of diet in disease prevention. This definitive reference captures the current state of this vital and dynamic science from an international perspective. This 10th edition contains new chapters on topics such as epigenetics, metabolomics, and sports nutrition. The remaining chapters have been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments. --from back cover. |
| Subject |
Nutrition.
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Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
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Nutrition. (OCoLC)fst01042187
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| Added Author |
Erdman, John W.
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MacDonald, Ian, 1952-
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Zeisel, Steven H.
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International Life Sciences Institute.
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| ISBN |
9780470959176 (paperback : alkaline paper) |
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0470959177 (paperback : alkaline paper) |
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