Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 3rd Edition by James L. Groff, Sareen S. Gropper, Sareen S. Gropper

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Synopsis

This text presents nutrition at the biochemical and metabolic level and covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. Written specifically for the advanced nutrition course, this text continues to be the hallmark text used in the majority of courses across the country due to its selected topic coverage at the appropriate level.

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Disc. cell nourishment, macronutrients & their me- tabolism, regulatory nutrients, homeostatis; research design

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A text on normal metabolism, for upper division nutrition students. Contains sections on cells, macronutrients, regulatory nutrients, homeostatic maintenance, and nutrition knowledge base. Chapter-ending readings offer perspectives on clinical and pathological aspects of chapter topics. This third edition contains new readings, and expanded information on topics of interest such as sports and exercise nutrition and trans fats in cardiovascular disease risk. Also new are web sites. Assumes background in the biological sciences, although basic sciences, particularly biochemistry and physiology, are reviewed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)