ABSTRACT

The second edition of this established textbook provides an accomplished introduction to the principles of nutrition and metabolism with increasing emphasis on the integration and control of metabolism. This book explores the interactions between diet and health and explains the basis for current dietary goals and recommendations. Essential biochem

chapter 1|8 pages

Why Eat?

chapter 2|19 pages

Diet and Health: the Diseases of Affluence

chapter 3|29 pages

The Chemical Basis of Life

chapter 5|17 pages

The Role of ATP in Metabolism

chapter 6|27 pages

Digestion and Absorption

chapter 8|16 pages

Overweight and Obesity

chapter 10|28 pages

Protein Nutrition and Metabolism

chapter 11|17 pages

The Integration and Control of Metabolism

chapter 12|46 pages

Micronutrients: The Vitamins and Minerals