Nutritional anthropology : prospects and perspectives

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ulijaszek, Stanley J. (Author), Strickland, Simon S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Smith-Gordon , c1993
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction - 2. Nutritional adaptation - 3. Evolutionary perspectives on body size, protein and energy metabolism - 4. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation - 5. Seasonality and nutrition - 6. Transitions in subsistence - 7. Food consumption - 8. Human growth, body size and adaption - 9. Climatic adaption and nutrition - 10. Conclusions