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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism by Sareen S. Gropper and Jack L. Smith (2012, Hardcover)
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It's a comprehensive guide covering a range of topics from nutrition to health and fitness, contributing to the understanding of the subject area. Embrace the depth of knowledge enclosed in this essential publication for your academic or professional pursuits.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-101133104053
ISBN-139781133104056
eBay Product ID (ePID)111971345
Product Key Features
Number of Pages608 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAdvanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
Publication Year2012
SubjectNursing / Nutrition, Nutrition, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition, Endocrinology & Metabolism
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
AuthorSareen S. Gropper, Jack L. Smith
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight52.9 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThe Gropper book fulfills my needs for a concise compilation of the biochemistry of nutrition. Some of the diagrams are outstanding and really convey the important aspects of the pathways being illustrated.
Dewey Decimal613.2
Table Of ContentSECTION I: CELLS AND THEIR NOURISHMENT.1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life.2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body.SECTION II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM.3. Carbohydrates.4. Fiber.5. Lipids.6. Protein.7. Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise and Sport.8. Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Balance.SECTION III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.9. The Water-Soluble Vitamins.10. The Fat-Soluble Vitamins.11. Major Minerals.12. Water and Electrolytes.13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
SynopsisCurrent, comprehensive, and designed to maximize clarity of the concepts you need to know, longtime best seller ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, SIXTH EDITION delivers its signature quality content in a student-friendly presentation. This text is accessible, with relevant examples, illustrations, applications, tables, and figures to emphasize key concepts. The authors have thoroughly updated the art for this edition by adding several new figures and improving accuracy and clarity of the existing ones. This text continues to set the standard through the authors' ability to clearly and accurately explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. It's the only book written for undergraduates that consistently stays at that level. Providing thorough and detailed coverage, the text equips you with a solid understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. It covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. It also examines the structure and function of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and their regulatory role in metabolism, looks at electrolyte and fluid balance, and covers the role of nutrition in the development or exacerbation of chronic disease. With ADVANCED NUTRITION AND HUMAN METABOLISM, SIXTH EDITION, you are well prepared as you continue your journey in the field of nutrition.
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- Jan 01, 2024
excellent book. just what i was looking for.
a very excellent book, very informative. was just what he needed for his work.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 01, 2016
Good book for food science majors
The book explains concepts well for the most part. It is not for the layperson as it uses mostly scientific terms.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
