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Overview
"Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism" is current, relevant and designed to maximize clarity of essential concepts. This best-seller delivers its content in a student-friendly way. With new figures, art and updates throughout, the 9th edition sets the standard for the course through its ability to clearly explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses, the book gives students a solid understanding of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates; examines the structures and functions of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and major and trace minerals and provides information on nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity and associations with disease. Students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition.
- VISUAL LEARNING REINVENTED: Enhanced full-color images and new figures are included. Visuals engage students while clarifying concepts, physiological processes and metabolic pathways.
- EXPANDED INSIGHTS: More content on key biochemical, physiological and/or nutritional topics, as well as additional discussions on clinical conditions and their associations with nutrients, reflect the latest research and current practice.
- NEW & EXPANDED TABLES: More information is available on the vitamin and mineral contents of foods.
- INNOVATIVE VIEWS THAT SPARK ENGAGEMENT: Two all-new, end-of-chapter, cutting-edge Perspectives incorporate the latest research and pique student interest.
- TOOLS FOR SUCCESS: Student learning aids include chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, a thorough index and a glossary.
- FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS: Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text's cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition, metabolism and physiological function in humans.
- SEE THE SCIENCE: Figures present key concepts in a straightforward manner that helps students visualize biochemical and physiological events.
- Boxed features provide additional information on current topics of interest relevant to the subject matter.
1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life – Fueled by Nutrients.
2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body.
Section II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Fiber.
5. Lipids.
6. Protein.
7. Integration of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise.
8. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition.
Section III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.
9. Water-Soluble Vitamins.
10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins.
11. Major Minerals.
12. Water and Electrolytes.
13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.