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Book SynopsisOffers a look at the science of nutrition. In this book, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. It follows the 'life and times' of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus on the practical and social issues.
Table of ContentsPart I: Nutrients in the Environment.
1. Nutrition Discovered.
The Many Faces of Nutrition.
Evolution of Nutrition Science.
Definition of a Nutrient.
Overview of the Nutrient Classes.
2. Nutrients in Detail.
Carbohydrates.
Proteins.
Lipids.
Vitamins.
Minerals.
Water.
3. The Circle of Life.
Energy - Universal Life Support.
Nutrients as Energy Distributors.
Nutrient Recycling.
4. Nutrient Availability.
Global Food Availability.
Dietary Recommendations.
Dietary Supplements.
Part II: Nutrients in the Body.
5. Nutrient Capture and Assimilation.
Digestion.
Nutrient Absorption and Transport.
Nutrient Destinations.
6. The Absorptive State.
Liver.
Muscle.
Adipose.
Brain.
7. The Fasting States.
Liver.
Muscle.
Adipose.
Brain.
Part III: Physiologic Aspects of Nutrition.
8. Body Composition.
Energy Balance.
Body Fat-Too Much, Too Little.
Dieting vs. Weight Management.
9. Nutrition-Related Diseases.
Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke.
Cancer.
Diabetes Mellitus.
Osteoporosis.
10. Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle.
Pregnancy and Lactation.
From Infants to Teenagers.
The Adult Years.
Part IV: Social and Economic Aspects of Nutrition.
11. Psychology of Nutrition.
Food Choices.
To Eat or Not To Eat.
Eating Disorders.
12. Use and Misuse of Nutrition Information.
From Research to Newspapers to Public Policy.
Understanding Disease Risk.
Interpreting Nutrition Information.
13. The Food Industry.
Food Technology.
Food-Borne Illness.
Food Labeling.
Functional Foods.
14. A Healthy Future.
Physical Activity.
The Concept of "Optimal Health".
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