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Description for Discovering Nutrition
Paperback. Offers a look at the science of nutrition. In this book, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. It follows the 'life and times' of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus on the practical and social issues. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 275 x 219 x 13. Weight in Grams: 574.
Discovering Nutrition offers a concise look at the science of nutrition through the lens of today's issues and hot topics. In this compact, accessible overview, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. The book follows the "life and times" of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus throughout on the current practical and social issues.
Discovering Nutrition offers a concise look at the science of nutrition through the lens of today's issues and hot topics. In this compact, accessible overview, the central topics and scientific building blocks of nutrition are emphasized. The book follows the "life and times" of nutrients from their presence in the environment and the body to their role in health and disease, with a focus throughout on the current practical and social issues.
- Brief chapter overviews.
- Essential Background and Key Points at the beginning of each chapter.
- Descriptions of current dietary guidelines and lifestyle recommendations.
- Relevant examples of "nutrition concepts in action".
- Chapter Tests.
- Topic ... Read more
- "Check Your Performance" charts.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632045648
SKU
V9780632045648
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99-15
About Carr
Timothy P. Carr, PhD, received his BS degree in biological sciences from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 1980. He obtained his MS degree in animal science/food science and his PhD degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Arizona in 1985 and 1989, respectively. From 1989 to 1993, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Bowman ... Read more
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