Nutrition and Metabolism
Nutrition and Metabolism

Author: Susan A. Lanham-New

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-07-08

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1444347691

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Nutrition and Metabolism Nutrition and Metabolism In this second edition of the second title in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition and Metabolism has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. Ground-breaking in scope and approach, this title: Provide students with the required scientific basics of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach Enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition, to apply these throughout their training, and to foster critical thinking at all times Is fully peer-reviewed, to ensure completeness and clarity of content, as well as to ensure that each book takes a global perspective Nutrition and Metabolism is an essential purchase for students of nutrition and dietetics, and also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component, such as food science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing. Professionals in nutrition, dietetics, food science, medicine, health sciences and many related areas will also find much of great value within its pages. Other books in the Nutrition Society Textbook Series Introduction to Human Nutrition ISBN 9781405168076 Clinical Nutrition ISBN 9780632056262 Public Health Nutrition ISBN 9780632056279 For further information, companion material for use with these textbooks, and full details of how to purchase them, visit: www.wiley.com/go/nutritionsociety

Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged
Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged

Author: Ronald Ross Watson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-10-20

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1420059726

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Detailed Review of Nutritional Therapies Used to Combat Elderly Health IssuesThe combination of the aging baby-boomer generation and their increased longevity has been fortunately met with increased research and greater understanding of health promotion and disease prevention in the elderly. Handbook of Nutrition in the Aged: Fourth Edition shares

Tratado de Nutrición
Tratado de Nutrición

Author: Angel Gil (DRT) Hernandez

Publisher: Ed. Médica Panamericana

Published: 2010-09-20

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13: 9788498353471

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El Tratado de Nutrición, 2a edición, aporta conocimientos que abarcan desde la bioquímica y la biología molecular, la fisiología y la bromatología, hasta la nutrición en el estado de salud y la nutrición clínica. Dirigido por el Profesor Ángel Gil Hernández y con la participación de cerca de 300 autores, es la obra de nutrición más completa que se ha escrito hasta ahora. El objetivo fundamental del Tratado de Nutrición es servir de obra de consulta para los profesionales relacionados con la Nutrición y de estudio para los estudiantes de los nuevos grados en el ámbito de las ciencias de la salud (Nutrición y Dietética Humana, Medicina, Farmacia, Biología, Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, y Enfermería) y de los másteres asociados. A la calidad técnica y gráfica de cada uno de los tomos se suma la opción de acceder al sitio Web que incluye animaciones, vídeos, aplicaciones informáticas y numerosos documentos de interés. Todo ello constituye un atractivo de enorme valor para todos los profesionales de la salud interesados en la nutrición. En este tomo se considera la composición y el valor nutritivo de los principales sistemas alimentarios, así como de los aditivos, los nuevos ingredientes y los complementos alimentarios y los alimentos funcionales. Asimismo, se incluyen varios capítulos relacionados con la toxicología y la seguridad alimentaria y con el etiquetado y las alegaciones nutricionales.

Molecular Nutrition
Molecular Nutrition

Author: Manlio Vinciguerra

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-10-21

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0128138629

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Molecular Nutrition: Mother and Infant presents the impact of diet in early life stages, from pre-conception, throughout pregnancy, and to the infant. The book covers the molecular biology of the cell, genetic machinery and its function, general coverage on diet and nutrition, pregnancy, placenta, weight gain, breast milk, feeding practices, gestational disease, glucose metabolism, immunity, vitamins and minerals. Other topics discusses include fetal programming, bioactive compounds, amino acids, intrauterine growth, one carbon metabolism, overnutrition, genetic risk factors, polymorphisms, folic acid genes, DNA methylation, genes involved in lipid metabolism, microRNAs, epigenetics, transcriptomics and micro RNA. This book will be a welcomed reference for research scientists and practitioners, including nutritionists and dieticians.

Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability
Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2018-11-08

Total Pages: 1861

ISBN-13: 0128126884

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The Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability, Three Volume Set covers the hottest topics in the science of food sustainability, providing a synopsis of the path society is on to secure food for a growing population. It investigates the focal issue of sustainable food production in relation to the effects of global change on food resources, biodiversity and global food security. This collection of methodological approaches and knowledge derived from expert authors around the world offers the research community, food industry, scientists and students with the knowledge to relate to, and report on, the novel challenges of food production and sustainability. This comprehensive encyclopedia will act as a platform to show how an interdisciplinary approach and closer collaboration between the scientific and industrial communities is necessary to strengthen our existing capacity to generate and share research data. Offers readers a ‘one-stop’ resource on the topic of food security and sustainability Contains articles split into sections based on the various dimensions of Food Security and Food Sustainability Written by academics and practitioners from various fields and regions with a “farm to fork understanding Includes concise and accessible chapters, providing an authoritative introduction for non-specialists and readers from undergraduate level upwards, as well as up-to-date foundational content for those familiar with the field

Nutrients in Beverages
Nutrients in Beverages

Author: Alexandru Grumezescu

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-06-07

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 0128169257

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Nutrients in Beverages, Volume Twelve, in the Science of Beverages series, introduces the role of nutrients in beverages and provides details into the biological effects of beverage ingredients by presenting their nutritional properties and characterization. This scientific reference covers both the current state-of-the-art and future trends in the beverage industry, and is designed as a comprehensive guide to this area of research. Detailed research information is presented to not only help researchers and students understand the nature of the challenges associated with incorporating nutrients, but to also help strengthen the knowledge transfer between research institutions and industry. - Includes information on the health impact of various nutrients - Discusses nutrients in beverages as a potential delivery system for nutraceuticals - Presents research example detection techniques to assist in identifying nutrient types and functionalities

Nutrition and Metabolism
Nutrition and Metabolism

Author: Helen M. Roche

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-03-18

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1119840236

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Comprehensive resource on all aspects of nutrition and metabolism; covering vitamin and mineral deficiencies, diseases, immunity, brain and bone health, and more. Now in its third edition, Nutrition and Metabolism has been updated throughout to present readers with the core principles of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts, the text includes information on: Body composition, energy metabolism, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, food intake, and food composition Energy, macronutrients, pregnancy and lactation, growth and aging, brain nutrition, sensory systems and food palatability, the gastrointestinal system, and the cardiovascular system Societal food choices, over- and undernutrition, eating disorders, dieting, foetal programming, cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes How nutrition affects the liver, pancreas, kidney, lungs, heart and blood vessels, and how nutrition relates to the development of traumatic, infectious, and malignant diseases Nutrition and Metabolism is an essential resource for students and practitioners of nutrition and dietetics, as well as students majoring in other subjects that have a nutrition component.

Menopause
Menopause

Author: Juan Francisco Rodríguez-Landa

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2017-08-16

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9535134051

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Menopause is a natural state of development in women, but it is also a period of vulnerability to the development of several disorders, such as vasomotor symptoms, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis, cognitive deterioration, depression, and anxiety. Factors as diverse as culture, diet, exercise, maternity, age, and genetics can influence the severity of symptoms that are experienced during menopause and can modify the response to diverse therapies. Studying menopause from a multidisciplinary perspective will help elucidate the different factors that affect health during this specific stage of a woman's life. This book presents several aspects of menopause, including its evolutionary origins, novel nonhormonal therapies, and the neurobiology of related disorders.

From Nutrition Support to Pharmacologic Nutrition in the ICU
From Nutrition Support to Pharmacologic Nutrition in the ICU

Author: Claude Pichard

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 3642571190

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Critically ill and critically injured patients require specialized nutrition support to avoid the complications of progressive malnutrition. There is a paucity of information providing practical solutions to these difficult clinical problems. From Nutrition Support to Pharmacologic Nutrition in the ICU focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of the management of this high-risk patient population. Each chapter presents a state-of-the-art discussion of nutritional and metabolic issues relevant to this resource-intensive patient population and contains current references, liberal tables and figures, and the personal insights of recognized international leaders in this field.

Current List of Medical Literature
Current List of Medical Literature

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1953-07

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13:

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Includes section, "Recent book acquisitions" (varies: Recent United States publications) formerly published separately by the U.S. Army Medical Library.