Pocket atlas of nutrition
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Pocket atlas of nutrition
（Thieme flexibook, Basic sciences）
Thieme, c2005
- : GTV
- : TNY
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Taschenatlas der Ernährung
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"This book is an authorized and completely revised translation based on the 3rd German edition published and copyrighted 2004 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-360) and index
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: TNY ISBN 9781588902382
Description
With Obesity and Diabetes mellitus assuming alarming epidemic proportions Nutrition has turned into the spotlight more than ever before. For all health care professionals engaged in nutritional research and dietary counselling the Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an indispensable guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines. Includes: - More than 150 easy-to-understand, full-colour plates elucidating the basic science of nutrition: composition of the human body, energy metabolism, and food digestion - A comprehensive list of all important nutrients, explaining their composition, occurrence, effect, function, and daily requirements, as well as recommended intake. - An extensive listing of all vitamins, minerals, trace elements as well as non-nutritive substances with their function, interaction and requirements - Elaborate discussion of special diets as well as nutritional recommendations for various medical conditions and throughout the life course, i.e. for pregnant women or athletes - Up-to-date coverage on food quality, genetically modified foods, functional foods, food allergies, and food related diseases (including BSE)
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: GTV ISBN 9783131354815
Description
Concise, practical, and designed for quick reference.
With obesity and diabetes assuming alarming epidemic proportions, diet and nutrition are in the spotlight more than ever before. It has never been more important for health care professionals to be well informed, not only about the latest developments, but also about the scientific facts. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines.
Includes:
More than 150 easy-to-understand, full-color plates
A comprehensive list of nutrients, including for each its composition, effect, function, occurrence and daily requirements, as well as recommended intake
An extensive listing of all vitamins, minerals, trace elements as well as non-nutritive substances with their function and interaction
Accessible discussions of special diets as well as nutritional recommendations for various medical conditions and throughout the life course, e.g. for pregnant women or athletes
Up-to-date coverage of food-related diseases, including BSE, genetically modified foods, food quality, food allergies, and functional foods
We are bombarded by new information and claims about nutrition every day. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition -- concise, practical, and designed for quick reference -- is an ideal basic guide for professionals and interested lay readers alike.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Body Composition
Energy Metabolism
Food Intake
Nutrient Uptake
The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin Interactions
Minerals and Trace Elements
Other Nutrients, Additives, and Contaminants
Nonnutritive Nutrients
Food Quality
Applied and Medical Nutrition
Nutritional Guidelines
Nutrition in Specific Life Stages
Selected Issues in Food Safety
Medical Nutrition
Appendix
by "Nielsen BookData"
