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 subjectNew 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 digital version 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.
Part 1: Food and nutrients; Food and nutrient patterns; Food and nutrient structure; Food safety; Part 2: Physiology and macronutrient metabolism; The physiology of nutrient digestion and absorption; Body size and composition; Energy balance and body weight regulation; Carbohydrate metabolism; Fat metabolism; Protein metabolism and requirements; Alcohol metabolism: implications for nutrition and health; Part 3: Micronutrient function and metabolism; Water-soluble vitamins; Fat-soluble vitamins; Minerals and trace elements; Part 4: Dietary requirements for specific groups; Infancy, childhood and adolescence; Pregnancy and lactation; Ageing and older people; Vegetarian diets; Dietary considerations for sport and exercise; Part 5: Nutrition and disease; Nutrition and ardiovascular disease; Obesity; Diabetes mellitus; Cancers; Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; Nutrition and the nervous system; Nutrition and the skeleton; Dental disease; Immune function, food allergies and food intolerance; Eating Disorders; Diet and epigenetics; Part 6: Assessment of nutritional status; Anthropometric assessment; Dietary assessment; Biochemical assessment; Part 7: Public health nutrition; The science of epidemiology; Sustainable and inclusive global food systems; Malnutrition: global trends; Global nutrition policies and interventions;
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