This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of nutrition, together with its application through the life cycle and in a variety of life situations. The application of nutrition in the protection of health and its promotion is also discussed. The book involves the reader in thinking about their own nutrition to facilitate learning. Topics covered should be relevant to students on a variety of courses that include nutrition. This includes students on health-related courses who need to understand how nutrition is related to the development of diseases that afflict Western populations, and what can be done to minimise the risks of developing such diseases.Issues such as food allergy, fluid intake, sports nutrition, functional foods and nutrientsthat occur as supplemts are covered in a clear and readable style. The text is interspersed with study questions and scientific explanations are provided to clarify principles. The flow of the information builds up from methods of studying nutrition and essential principles about the structure of the diet, through an exploration of the funtions of all nutrients.The basic knowledge can then be applied in a study of t
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780340810255
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96534469
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Human Nutrition, 2ed: a Health Perspective
Publication Year
2003
Subject
Healthcare System
Type
Textbook
Author
Mary Barasi
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
246 mm
Item Weight
907 g
Item Width
189 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Title_Author
Mary Barasi
LeafCats
2228
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