Nutrition: Chemistry and Biology, Second Edition

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Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page About the Authors Series Preface Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: The Elements of Life Macronutrients: The Energy Nutrients Chapter 2: Carbohydrates Chapter 3: Lipids Chapter 4: Proteins Micronutrients: The Catalysts Chapter 5: Vitamins Chapter 6: Minerals The Most Important Nutrient Chapter 7: Water Bioavailability of Nutrients Chapter 8: Nutrient Digestion Chapter 9: Nutrient Absorption Cellular Metabolism Chapter 10: Body Energy Chapter 11: Components of Cells Energy Utilization Chapter 12: Catabolic Pathways. Chapter 13: Anabolic PathwaysChapter 14: Nucleic Acids, Genes, and Protein Synthesis Metabolic Aspects Chapter 15: Free Radicals, Lipid Peroxidation, and the Antioxidants Chapter 16: Digestive and Metabolic Interactions Between Medications and Nutrients/Foods Chapter 17: Nutrient Metabolism and Dietary Recommendations Appendices and Index Appendix A: Review of Chemistry and Biology Concepts of Importance in Nutrition Appendix B: Photosynthesis and Energy Transfer Appendix C: References Index.