Bøger i The Nutrition Society Textbook serien

A new book in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition Research Methodologies addresses the rapidly advancing field of nutrition research.

Introduction to Human Nutrition Third Edition 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.

* Offers a new chapter on Nutritional Screening and a student companion website * Cross-referenced across the series to enable the flow of learning and with illustrative case histories * Designed for use on nutrition courses throughout the world * Internationally-respected contributors and editors .

The Nutrition Society Textbook Series Now available in a discounted bundle, buy together and save over 45%! Widely adopted in courses throughout the world, the prestigious Nutrition Society Textbook Series provides students with both specific scientific information and appropriate content. These ground-breaking titles: Provide students with the required scientific basics of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approachEnable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition, to apply these throughout their training, and to foster critical thinking at all timesAre fully peer reviewed, to ensure completeness and clarity of content, as well as to ensure that each book takes a global perspective. Series Editor Professor Susan Lanham-New, Head of the Department, Nutritional Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. This set includes: Introduction to Human Nutrition, 3rd Edition (978-1-119-47697-9)Public Health Nutrition, 2nd Edition (978-1-118-66097-3)Nutrition Research Methodologies (978-1-118-55467-8)Clinical Nutrition, 2nd Edition (978-1-4051-6810-6)Sport and Exercise Nutrition (978-1-4443-3468-5)Nutrition and Metabolism, 2nd Edition (978-1-4051-6808-3)

Comprehensive resource on all aspects of nutrition and metabolism; covering vitamin and mineral deficiencies, diseases, immunity, brain and bone health, and more. Now in its third edition, Nutrition and Metabolism has been updated throughout to present readers with the core principles of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts, the text includes information on: Body composition, energy metabolism, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, food intake, and food compositionEnergy, macronutrients, pregnancy and lactation, growth and aging, brain nutrition, sensory systems and food palatability, the gastrointestinal system, and the cardiovascular systemSocietal food choices, over- and undernutrition, eating disorders, dieting, foetal programming, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetesHow nutrition affects the liver, pancreas, kidney, lungs, heart and blood vessels, and how nutrition relates to the development of traumatic, infectious, and malignant diseases Nutrition and Metabolism is an essential resource for students and practitioners of nutrition and dietetics, as well as students majoring in other subjects that have a nutrition component.