Advanced nutrition and human metabolism

Covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. This title examines the structure and function of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and their regulatory role in metabolism, looks at electrolyte and fluid balance, and covers the role of nutrition in the development or exacer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gropper, Sareen Annora Stepnick (Author), Smith, Jack L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, Massachusetts : Wadsworth/Cengage Learning , c2013
Edition:6th ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. The cell: a microcosm of life
  • 2. The digestive system: mechanism for nourishing the body
  • 3. Carbohydrates
  • 4. Fiber
  • 5. Lipids
  • 6. Protein
  • 7. Integration and regulation of metabolism and the impact of exercise and sport
  • 8. Body composition, energy expenditure, and energy balance
  • 9. Water-soluble vitamins
  • 10. The fat-soluble vitamins
  • 11. Major minerals
  • 12. Water and electrolytes
  • 13. Essential trace and ultratrace minerals
  • 14. Nonessential trace and ultratrace minerals