Molecular Basis Of Human Nutrition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780748407538)

Focusing on the metabolic basis of human nutrition, this book details recent knowledge and research in this field. It explains the biochemical functions of the essential nutrients and the physiological consequences of deficient and excessive intakes. These are described within the context of normal human diets and requirements for health. Although this book is about human nutrition, in some instances there are comparisons with and examples of other mammalian species to facilitate understanding of the principles. The only book to cover this particular subject, Molecular Basis of Human Nutrition serves as both a reference and textbook.

Author: Tom Sanders,Peter Emery
ISBN-10: 0748407537
ISBN-13: 9780748407538
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2003
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.72h x 6.86w x 0.36d