{"product_id":"introduction-to-human-nutrition-isbn-9781119476979","title":"Introduction to Human Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, the best-selling \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Human Nutrition \u003c\/i\u003econtinues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease prevention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Human Nutrition \u003c\/i\u003eis a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Foreword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Human Nutrition: A Global Perspective on Food and Nutrition 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSusan A. Lanham-New, Marcela Moraes Mendes, and Hester H. Vorster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Measuring Dietary Intake 13\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eUna E. MacIntyre and Friedeburg AM. Wenhold\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Food Composition 56\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHettie C. Sch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eönfeldt and Beluah Pretorius\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Dietary Reference Standards 74\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKate M. Younger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Body Composition 85\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnja Bosy‐Westphal, Paul Deurenberg, and Manfred James M\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eüller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Energy Metabolism 113\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGareth A. Wallis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Nutrition and Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids 131\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eD. Joe Millward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates 161\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn C. Mathers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Nutrition and Metabolism of Lipids 177\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBruce A. Griffin and Stephen C. Cunnane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Vitamins 218\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid A. Bender\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Minerals and Trace Elements 280\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJJ. Strain, Alison J. Yeates, and Kevin D. Cashman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Phytochemicals 339\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGary Williamson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Physical Activity: Concepts, Assessment Methods and Public Health Considerations 352\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAngela Carlin, Marie H. Murphy, and Alison M. Gallagher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Nutrition Research Methodology 367\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Alfredo Mart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eínez, Estefania Toledo, and Miguel A. Martinez‐Gonzalez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Food Safety: A Public Health Issue of Growing Importance 388\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCatherine M. Burgess, Cristina Arroyo, Declan J. Bolton, Martin Danaher, Lisa O’Connor, Patrick J. O’Mahony, and Christina Tlustos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Food and Nutrition: Policy and Regulatory Issues 418\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAideen McKevitt, James Gallagher, and Cassandra H. Ellis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Food and Nutrition‐Related Diseases: The Global Challenge 439\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas R. Hill and Georg Lietz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Human Nutrition, Editor Biographies 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 456\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan A. 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