{"product_id":"discovering-nutrition-9780632045648","title":"Discovering Nutrition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Nutrients in the Environment\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Nutrition Discovered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Many Faces of Nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution of Nutrition Science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of a Nutrient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Nutrient Classes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Nutrients in Detail.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProteins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLipids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Circle of Life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy - Universal Life Support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrients as Energy Distributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient Recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Nutrient Availability.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal Food Availability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary Recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDietary Supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Nutrients in the Body.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Nutrient Capture and Assimilation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigestion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient Absorption and Transport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient Destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. The Absorptive State.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdipose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The Fasting States.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdipose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Physiologic Aspects of Nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Body Composition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy Balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody Fat-Too Much, Too Little.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDieting vs. Weight Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Nutrition-Related Diseases.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoronary Heart Disease and Stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes Mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregnancy and Lactation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Infants to Teenagers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adult Years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Social and Economic Aspects of Nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Psychology of Nutrition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Choices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Eat or Not To Eat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Use and Misuse of Nutrition Information.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Research to Newspapers to Public Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Disease Risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting Nutrition Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. The Food Industry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood-Borne Illness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Foods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. A Healthy Future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept of \"Optimal Health\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Resources\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525936390487,"sku":"9780632045648","price":55.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632045648.jpg?v=1731862295","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/discovering-nutrition-9780632045648","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}