Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism (with InfoTrac)

by Gropper, Sareen S.; Smith, Jack L.; Groff, James L.

• ISBN13: 9780534559861
• ISBN10: 0534559867
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-04-16
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The leading and most current text available for the capstone level undergraduate nutrition course, Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Fourth Edition provides a sophisticated understanding of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It covers the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, and energy nutrients. In addition, the text 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 examines the role of nutrition in the development or exacerbation of chronic disease. This text continues to set the hallmark for this course through the authors? ability to clearly and accurately explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts.

Table of Contents

The Cell: Microcosm of Life

Perspective: Cellular Enzymes on the Loose: Indicators of Disease

The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body

Perspective: An Overview of Selected Disorders of the Digestive System with Implications for Nourishing the Body

Energy Transformation

Perspective: If Oxidation and Phosphorylation Disconnect: A Waste of Energy!

Carbohydrates

Perspective: Diabetes: Hypoglycemia: Fact or Fall Guy?

Fiber

Perspective: Phytochemicals and Herbal Supplements In Health and Disease

Lipids

Perspective: the Role of Lipids and Lipoproteins in Atherogenesis

Perspective: Nutrigenomics: the Foundation of Individualized Nutrition

Protein

Perspective: Protein Turnover: Starvation Versus Stress

Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise and Sport

Perspective: Diabetes: Metabolism Out of Control

Perspective: Nutrient Usage during Strenuous Exercise

Water Soluble Vitamins

Perspective: Genetics and Nutrition: Human Folate Needs and Chronic Disease

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Perspective: the Antioxidant Nutrient: Reactive Species and Disease

Macrominerals

Perspective: Macrominerals and Hypertension

Perspective: Osteoporosis and Diet

Microminerals Perspective: Nutrient Drug Interactions

Ultratrace Elements

Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Perspective: Fluid Balance and the The rmal Stress of Exercise

Body Composition and Energy Expenditure

Perspective: Eating Disorders

Experimental Design and Critical Interpretation of Research

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