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Advanced human nutrition / Denis M. Medeiros, PhD, RD, LD, Dean Emeritus of the School of Graduate Studies, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, Robert E.C. Wildman, PhD, RD, LD, FISSN, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas.

By: Medeiros, Denis M [author.]Contributor(s): Wildman, Robert E. C, 1964- [author.]Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Burlington, MA : Jones and Barlett Learning, c2019Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xvii, 469 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 29 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781284123067 [paperback]Subject(s): NutritionDDC classification:

Contents:

Chapter 1 Foundations of the human body -- Chapter 2 Digestion and absorption -- Chapter 3 Carbohydrates: energy, metabolism, and more -- Chapter 4 Dietary fiber: digestion and health -- Chapter 5 Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols -- Chapter 6 Proteins and amino acids: function, quantity, and quality -- Chapter 7 Water -- Chapter 8 Metabolism, energy balance, and body weight and composition -- Chapter 9 Nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance -- Chapter 10 Fat-soluble vitamins -- Chapter 11 Water-soluble vitamins -- Chapter 12 Major minerals -- Chapter 13 Minor minerals -- Chapter 14 Nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Summary: "Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Fourth Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through it's writing style and clear figures and illustrations, the text clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as “Here’s Where You Have Been” and “Here’s Where You Are Going,” help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, the full Student Study Guide, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. New & Key to the Fourth Edition - NEW - Each chapter now concludes with "Clinical Insight" which presents the clinical relevance of the nutritional science topics covered within the chapter - NEW - Chapter 2 now discusses bariatric surgery procedures used to treat obesity, as well as diseases of the gastrointestinal track that have nutritional relevance in health and disease - NEW - Includes the latest algorithms used by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology in determining the risk of a cardiac event - NEW - Incorporates controversy brought about by some scientists on protein requirements as it relates to the RDA - NEW - Includes coverage of the role of the fat-soluable vitamins in Alzheimer's disease." -- Provided by the publisher

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Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.

"Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Fourth Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through it's writing style and clear figures and illustrations, the text clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as “Here’s Where You Have Been” and “Here’s Where You Are Going,” help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, the full Student Study Guide, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. New & Key to the Fourth Edition - NEW - Each chapter now concludes with "Clinical Insight" which presents the clinical relevance of the nutritional science topics covered within the chapter - NEW - Chapter 2 now discusses bariatric surgery procedures used to treat obesity, as well as diseases of the gastrointestinal track that have nutritional relevance in health and disease - NEW - Includes the latest algorithms used by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology in determining the risk of a cardiac event - NEW - Incorporates controversy brought about by some scientists on protein requirements as it relates to the RDA - NEW - Includes coverage of the role of the fat-soluable vitamins in Alzheimer's disease." -- Provided by the publisher