{"product_id":"nutrition-9780199681921","title":"Nutrition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutrition is a topic of wide interest and importance. In spite of growing understanding of the underlying biochemistry, and health campaigns such as ''five-a-day'', increasing obesity and reported food allergies and eating disorders, as well as the widely advertised ''supposed'' benefits of food supplements mean that a clear explanation of the basic principles of a healthy diet are vital. In this Very Short Introduction, David Bender explains the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over- and under-nutrition, and raises the question of safety of nutritional supplements. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Why eat? ; 2. Energy nutrition ; 3. Protein nutrition ; 4. Over-nutrition - problems of overweight and obesity ; 5. Diet and health ; 6. Under-nutrition ; 7. Vitamins and minerals ; 8. Functional foods, superfoods, and supplements ; Glossary","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732882731351,"sku":"9780199681921","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780199681921.jpg?v=1719998803","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nutrition-9780199681921","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}