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Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text''s reader-friendly cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition and physiological function in humans. Helping students focus on critical concepts, each chapter begins with an outline of the chapter''s content and ends with a chapter Summary, References Cited, Suggested Reading, and related Web Sites for extended resources. The text also includes a thorough index and glossary. Figures and tables are included throughout each chapter--on almost every page--to present key concepts discussed in the text and to provide a more visual reference for the material. Piquing the interest of students, cutting-edge "Perspectives" at the end of each chapter elaborate on nutritional biochemistry topics with the latest research available. Providing stronger support for instructors, the new edition includes the Multimedia Manager Instructor''s Resource CD-ROM, a powerful suite of teaching tools, tips, tests, and customizable PowerPoint® slides.

Índice: 1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life. 2. The Digestive System: Mechanisms for Nourishing the Body. 3. Carbohydrates. 4. Fiber. 5. Lipids. 6. Protein. 7. Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise and Sport. 8. Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Balance. 9. The Water Soluble Vitamins. 10. The Fat Soluble Vitamins. 11. Macrominerals. 12. Microminerals. 13. Ultratrace Elements. 14. Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance. 15. Experimental Design and Critical Interpretation of Research. Appendix. Glossary. Index.