This text begins with an in-depth overview into the human organism at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ levels, and develops into a discussion of the objectives and features of organ systems of the evolved human. The book also covers the relationship between the human body and the environment in which it exists including other organisms that co-habitate the environment. Discussions of the nature of other organisms such as various animals, plants, and micro-organisms makes later information about food science, nutrient density in various food sources, and nutraceuticals easier to comprehend.
    Advanced Human Nutrition examines human nutrient requirements, the basis for RDA and other recommendations; human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities; macronutrients and micronutrients; eicosanoid chemistry and function, and more.
    The present and future of nutrition research is examined, including everything from the HANES studies to electron microscopy and molecular biology.

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    Humans and Their Nutrition Objectives
    The Human Organism
    Nature of Food and Its Relation to Humans
    Digestion and Absorption
    The Macronutrients
    Carbohydrates
    Lipids
    Protein
    Water
    The Micronutrients
    Vitamins
    Minerals
    Energy Metabolism and Body Composition
    Energy Metabolism
    Body Composition
    Obesity
    Nutrition Applications
    Exercise and Sport Nutrition
    Nutrition Supplements and Neutraceuticals
    Nutrition Throughout Human Life
    Nutrition and Prominent Disease
    Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases
    Nutrition and Cancers
    Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus
    Nutrition and Osteoporosis
    Nutrition and the Future
    Nutrition Research
    Nutrition in the 21st Century


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    Robert E.C. Wildman, Denis M. Medeiros

    "…useful, thorough, very readable and up-to-date resource for health professionals…senior undergraduate and graduate students in medicine, nutrition, food service and related areas."
    -Choice, March 2000

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