Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition

<p>A scientific look at the biological bases of human nutrition. Covering advanced nutrition with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach, <b>Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition</b>, focuses on nutrition at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by Martha Stipanuk, Marie Caudill, and a team of nutrition experts, the text addresses nutrients by classification, and describes macronutrient function from digestion to metabolism. This edition includes the most current recommendations from the <i>Dietary Guidelines for Americans</i>, plus coverage of the historical evolution of nutrition and information on a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and other food components.</p> <ul> <li><b>More than 20 expert contributors</b> provide the latest information on all areas of the nutrition sciences.</li> <li><b><i>Thinking Critically</i> sections</b> within boxes and at the end of chapters help in applying scientific knowledge to "real-life" situations.</li> <li><b>Common Abbreviations</b> for the entire book are listed alphabetically on the inside back cover for easy reference.</li> <li><b><i>Nutrition Insight</i> boxes</b> discuss hot topics and take a closer look at basic science and everyday nutrition.</li> <li><b><i>Clinical Correlation</i> boxes</b> show the connection between nutrition-related problems and their effects on normal metabolism.</li> <li><b><i>Food Sources</i> boxes</b> summarize and simplify data from the USDA National Nutrient Database on the amount and types of foods needed to reach the recommended daily allowances for vitamins and minerals.</li> <li><b><i>DRIs Across the Life Cycle</i> boxes</b> highlight the latest data from the <i>Institute of Medicine</i> on dietary reference intakes for vitamins and minerals, including coverage of infants, children, adult males and females, and pregnant and lactating women.</li> <li><b><i>Historical Tidbit</i> boxes</b> provide a historical context to key nutritional findings.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>NEW! Thoroughly updated art program</b> helps to clarify complex concepts.</li> <li><b>NEW! Select bolded summary headings</b> enable students to efficiently review information and recognize major messages</li> <li><b>NEW! Content updated throughout</b> incorporates the latest research and findings, including extensively revised coverage of lipids, lipoproteins, cholesterol, fatty acids, and triacylglycerol metabolism.</li> <li><b>NEW! Improved writing style</b> makes the material more concise, direct, and accessible.</li> <li><b>NEW! Additional boxes, tables, and critical thinking questions</b> break up the narrative and reinforce key concepts.</li> </ul>