Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Human Nutrition - Rilegato

Stipanuk, Martha H.

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ISBN 10: 072164452X ISBN 13: 9780721644523

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1999

Riassunto

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 t this authoritative text.

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Contenuti:

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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Book by Stipanuk PhD Martha H

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• Editore: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 072164452X
• ISBN 13: 9780721644523
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 1007