Advanced Human Nutrition

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Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Fourth Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through it's conversational writing style and distinct figures and illustrations, the text clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as “Here’s Where You Have Been” and “Here’s Where You Are Going,” help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. NEW - Each chapter now concludes with "Clinical Insight" which presents the clinical relevance of the nutritional science topics covered within the chapter NEW - Chapter 2 now discusses bariatric surgery procedures used to treat obesity, as well as diseases of the gastrointestinal track that have nutritional relevance in health and disease NEW - Includes the latest algorithms used by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology in determining the risk of a cardiac event NEW - Incorporates controversy brought about by some scientists on protein requirements as it relates to the RDA NEW - Includes coverage of the role of the fat-soluble vitamins in Alzheimer's disease Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Brief Contents......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 14 Chapter 1 Foundations of the Human Body......Page 20 Chapter 2 Digestion and Absorption......Page 54 Chapter 3 Carbohydrates: Energy, Metabolism, and More......Page 78 Chapter 4 Dietary Fiber: Digestion and Health......Page 114 Chapter 5 Lipids: Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols......Page 130 Chapter 6 Proteins and Amino Acids: Function, Quantity, and Quality......Page 166 Chapter 7 Water......Page 210 Chapter 8 Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Weight and Composition......Page 226 Chapter 9 Nutrition, Exercise, and Athletic Performance......Page 264 Chapter 10 Fat-Soluble Vitamins......Page 292 Chapter 11 Water-Soluble Vitamins......Page 324 Chapter 12 Major Minerals......Page 364 Chapter 13 Minor Minerals......Page 392 Chapter 14 Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods......Page 438 Glossary......Page 458 Index......Page 474