Advanced Human Nutrition

Advanced Human Nutrition

Advanced Human Nutrition, Second Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Figures help illustrate the content and bring the meaning to life to enhance the readerâ€™s understanding. Complex pathways, for example, are presented in a student-friendly fashion, as are diagrams that illustrate metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. Multiple elements within the text, such as â€œHereâ€™s Where You Have Beenâ€ and â€œHereâ€™s Where You Are Going,â€ help drive home key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. Topics covered include: â€¢ cell aging, damage and repair systems â€¢ human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities â€¢ microflora and satiety/hunger mechanisms â€¢ macronutrients during exercise and the role of liquids and sports drinks â€¢ prevalent diseases in western cultures such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis An Instructorâ€™s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a TestBank are available are free downloads.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Jones n Bartlett Learning
EAN	9780763780395
Edition	2
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0763780391
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Manufacturer	Jones & Bartlett Learning
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	394
PublicationDate	2011-03-10
Publisher	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Studio	Jones & Bartlett Learning
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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