Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition
- 5 Edición - 28 de septiembre de 2026
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- Autores: Martha H. Stipanuk, Tracy G. Anthony, Kimberly K Buhman, Kathleen M. Hill Gallant, Daniel J. Hoffman, Kevin C. Klatt
- Idioma: Inglés
Gain a complete understanding of nutrition’s role in health and disease! With its comprehensive, easy-to-read format, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nu… Leer más
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- More than 40 expert contributors provide the latest information on all areas of the nutrition sciences
- Color figures help clarify key concepts and complex physiological and metabolic processes
- Bold summary headings make it easier to find key information and review main points in each chapter
- Thinking Critically sections within boxes and at the end of chapters help in applying scientific knowledge to real-life situations
- Nutrition Insight boxes discuss hot topics and take a closer look at basic science and everyday nutrition
- Clinical Correlation boxes show the connection between nutrition-related problems and their effects on normal metabolism
- Additional boxes and tables throughout the text call attention to important topics including, Food Sources boxes; DRIs Across the Life Cycle boxes; and Historical Tidbits boxes
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UNIT 1 Nutrients
1 Nutrients: History and Definitions
2 Guidelines for Food and Nutrient Intake
UNIT 2 Structure and Properties of the Macronutrients
3 Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Carbohydrates
4 Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Lipids
5 Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Amino Acids and Proteins
UNIT 3 Digestion and Absorption of the Macronutrients
6 Overview of Digestion and Absorption
7 Digestion and Absorption of Available Carbohydrates and Fate of Indigestible Carbohydrates
8 Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
9 Digestion and Absorption of Protein
UNIT 4 Metabolism of the Macronutrients
10 Central Aspects of Macronutrient Metabolism
11 Overview of the Regulation of Macronutrient Metabolism
12 Metabolism of Carbohydrates
13 Metabolism of Fatty Acids, Glycerolipids, Glycerophospholipids, and Sphingolipids
14 Cholesterol and Lipoproteins: Synthesis, Transport, and Metabolism
15 Amino Acid Metabolism and Protein Homeostasis
16 Metabolism of Individual Amino Acids
UNIT 5 Requirements for the Macronutrients
17 Total Energy Requirement: Energy Expenditure, Growth, and Energy Stores
18 Requirements or Recommended Intakes for Carbohydrates and Lipids
19 Protein and Amino Acid Requirements
20 Consequences of Energy Imbalance: Obesity and Undernutrition
UNIT 6 Vitamins and Other Organic Micronutrients
21 Niacin, Riboflavin, and Thiamin
22 Folate, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6
23 Biotin and Pantothenic Acid
24 Vitamin C
25 Vitamin K
26 Vitamin E
27 Vitamin A
28 Vitamin D
UNIT 7 The Minerals and Water
29 Calcium and Phosphorus
30 Magnesium
31 Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium
32 Body Fluids and Water Balance
33 Iron
34 Zinc, Copper, and Manganese
35 Iodine
36 Selenium
37 Molybdenum, Fluorine (Fluoride), and Possibly Beneficial Bioactive Trace Elements
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- Edición: 5
- Última edición
- Publicado: 28 de diciembre de 2026
- Idioma: Inglés
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