Nutrition: Chemistry and Biology, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9780849385049 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 368 str.

Julian E. Spallholz; Mallory Boylan; Lee Mallory Boylan

Opis

This work offers a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and physiology of nutrition to students majoring in the general areas of nutrition, food science, exercise, and the premedical fields. This textbook includes refresher chapters on basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and thermodynamic principles relating to nutrition. Topics addressed include: how nutrients are utilized at the cellular and organ system level, the role of nutrients in metabolism, and the role of vitamins and minerals in enzyme activity.

Recenzje

"One of the most noteworthy features of this volume is the presence of many useful tables, equations, and figures."
-Ming-Ho Yu, PhD, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA

"…this is a well-organized and comprehensive volume on advanced nutrition. This impressive book would be a valuable text for advanced nutrition or nutritional biochemistry courses. For dietetics professionals and nutritionists, the book would also be a valuable resource on the chemical and biological aspects of nutrients."
-Ming-Ho Yu, PhD, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA

Spis treści

The Elements of Life
Macronutrients: The Energy Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Micronutrients: The Catalysts
Vitamins
Minerals
Water: The Most Important Nutrient
Bioavailability of Nutrients
Nutrient Digestion
Nutrient Absorption
Cellular Metabolism
Body Energy
Components of Cells
Energy Utilization
Catabolic Pathways
Anabolic Pathways
Nucleic Acids, Genes, and Protein Synthesis
Metabolic Aspects
Free Radicals, Lipid Peroxidation, and the Antioxidants
Digestive and Metabolic Interactions between Medications and Nutrients/Foods
Nutrient Metabolism and Dietary Recommendations
Appendices
Basic Concepts in Chemistry and Biology
Photosynthesis
References

O autorze

Spallholz, Julian E.; Boylan, Mallory; Driskell, Judy A.