Basal Metabolism in Health and Disease (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258629397)

Basal Metabolism In Health And Disease is a scientific book written by Eugene Floyd Du Bois. The book explores the concept of basal metabolism, which is the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain essential physiological functions at rest. The author provides a comprehensive overview of basal metabolism, including its measurement and calculation, and discusses how it varies across different populations and under different physiological conditions.The book also examines the role of basal metabolism in health and disease. It discusses how changes in basal metabolism can be indicative of various metabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes, and thyroid dysfunction. The author also explores the relationship between basal metabolism and aging, as well as the impact of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise on basal metabolism.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed scientific explanations of the concepts and findings discussed, making it suitable for researchers, clinicians, and students in the field of metabolism and physiology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of basal metabolism in health and disease.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Eugene Floyd Du Bois
ISBN-10: 1258629399
ISBN-13: 9781258629397
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/23/2013
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d