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Introduction to Human Nutrition

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Introduction to Human Nutrition, now in its third edition, offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of nutrition science. It covers topics from food composition and dietary standards to phytochemicals and global food safety challenges. The book explores the metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, alongside digestion, absorption, and nutrient transport. New developments in functional foods, supplements, and food fortification feature prominently, promoting critical thinking about nutrition's impact on health and disease prevention.
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This book is an essential resource for students and professionals in nutrition, dietetics, and related disciplines seeking a broad and multidisciplinary understanding of human nutrition.

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Now in its third edition, the best-selling Introduction to Human Nutrition continues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes.

Offers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutrition:

  • Covers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals.
  • Explores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practice.
  • Explains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients.
  • Demonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease prevention.

A primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide, Introduction to Human Nutrition is a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119476979

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Contributors:

  • Edited by Susan A. Lanham-New
  • Edited by Thomas R. Hill
  • Edited by Alison M. Gallagher
  • Edited by Hester H. Vorster
  • Foreword by The Earl of Selborne GBE FRS DL

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1157g

Pages: 488

About the Author

Susan A. Lanham-New is Head of the Department, Nutritional Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.

Thomas R. Hill is Professor of Nutrition, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.

Alison M. Gallagher is Head of the Doctoral College, Ulster University, Coleraine, NI.

Hester H. Vorster is Emeritus Professor, North-West University, Potchefstroom, ZA.

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