Author(s): Mann, J.; Truswell, A. S. [Editors]

Correspondence address: Dep. of Human Nutr., Univ. of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Publisher address: Great Clarendon St., Oxford, OX2 6DP, UK; Oxford University Press. Tel. +44 (0)1865 556767. Fax +44 (0)1865 556646. E-mail bookorders.uk@oup.com. www.oup.co.uk. Price GBP 35.99

Publication Year: 2007

Language(s): English

ISBN: 9780199290970

This textbook provides a starting point for those embarking on courses in nutrition and related subjects and gives a broad, quality survey of the field. This 3rd edition has been updated in light of the increasing recognition of the role of nutrition in health and disease. This book comprises an introductory chapter (pp. 1–7) followed by 39 chapters grouped into 8 parts entitled: Energy and macronutrients (pp. 8–99; 5 chapters; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Protein; Energy; Alcohol); Organic and inorganic essential nutrients (pp. 100–232; 9 chapters; Water, electrolytes and acid-base balance; Major minerals – calcium and magnesium; Iron; Trace elements; Vitamin A and carotenoids; The B vitamins; Vitamins C and E; Vitamins D and K; Other biologically active substances in plant foods – phytochemicals); Nutrition-related disorders (pp. 233–352; 8 chapters; Overweight and obesity; The challenge of the chronic diseases epidemic for science and society; Protein-energy malnutrition; Nutritional crises; Cardiovascular diseases; Nutrition and cancer; Diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome; Eating disorders – anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and EDNOS); Foods (pp. 353–404; 3 chapters; Food groups; Food toxicity and safety; Functional foods); Nutritional assessment (pp. 405–442; 3 chapters; Food analysis, food composition tables and databases; Dietary assessment; Assessment of nutritional status and biomarkers); Life stages (pp. 443–514; 5 chapters; Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and lactation; Infant feeding; Childhood and adolescence nutrition; Sports nutrition; Nutrition and ageing); Clinical and public health (pp. 515–548; 3 chapters; Food habits; Nutritional recommendations for the general population; Dietary counselling to change behaviour); and Case studies (pp. 549–578; 3 chapters; Nutritional consequences of poverty and food insecurity in developed countries; Nutrition and HIV and AIDS; Nutritional support for the hospitalized patient). A 21-pp. subject index is also included.

Section: Food sciences

Keywords: BOOKS; NUTRITION

Pages: Ed. 3, xxii +599pp.

Book

Accession number: 2008-04-Aj1317

Date added: 28-Jan-2008

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