Biochemical, physiological, & molecular aspects of human nutrition
By: [edited by] Martha H. Stipanuk.
Contributors: Stipanuk, Martha H.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Published: 2006
Place of publication: St. Louis
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1212
Subjects: Nutrition -- physiology.; Metabolism -- physiology.; Nutrition.; Metabolism.; Biochemistry.
Other titles: Biochemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of human nutrition.; Biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition.
Description: Presents advanced nutrition in a comprehensive format ideal for graduate students in nutritional programs, organic chemistry, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Focuses on the biology of human nutrition at the molecular, cellular, tissue and whole-body levels.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition. c2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Nutrients: history and definitions; title: Nonessential food components with health benefits; title: Guidelines for food and nutrient intake; title: Structure, nomenclature, and properties of carbohydrates; title: Structure and properties of proteins and amino acids; title: Structure, nomenclature, and properties of lipids; title: Overview of digestion and absorption; title: Carbohydrate digestion and absorption; title: Digestion and absorption of protein; title: Digestion and absorption of lipids; title: Dietary fiber; title: Carbohydrate metabolism: synthesis and oxidation; title: Protein synthesis and degradation; title: Amino acid metabolism; title: Protein and amino acid requirements; title: Metabolism of fatty acids, acylglycerols, and sphingolipids; title: Cholesterol and lipoproteins: synthesis, transport, and metabolism; title: Essential fatty acids; title: Regulation of fuel utilization in response to food intake; title: Regulation of fuel utilization in response to exercise; title: Cellular and whole-animal energetics; title: Control of energy balance; title: Disturbances of energy balance; title: Niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin; title: Folic acid, vitamin B₁₂, and vitamin B₆; title: Pantothenic acid and biotin; title: Vitamin C; title: Vitamin K; title: Vitamin E; title: Vitamin A; title: Vitamin D; title: Calcium and phosphorus; title: Magnesium; title: Sodium, chloride, and potassium; title: Body fluids and water balance; title: Iron 1001; title: Zinc, copper, and manganese; title: Iodine; title: Selenium; title: Fluoride; title: The ultratrace elements.