Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
9th Edition
Published on 1. January 2026
Book
Hardback
656 pages
979-8-214-44968-5 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare for your career in nutrition or another health-related professions with 'Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism.' You'll find even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts easy to understand as the authors equip you with a solid understanding of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates; the structures and functions of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and minerals in the body and nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity.
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Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1642 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-214-44968-5 (9798214449685)
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Persons
Sareen Gropper is a professor with the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University; she also has a secondary appointment with the University's College of Medicine. Dr. Gropper is a Registered Dietitian and has expertise in nutrient metabolism as well as medical nutrition.
Content
Section I: CELLS AND THEIR NOURISHMENT. 1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life ' Fueled by Nutrients. 2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body. Section II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM. 3. Carbohydrates. 4. Fiber. 5. Lipids. 6. Protein. 7. Integration of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise. 8. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition. Section III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS. 9. Water-Soluble Vitamins. 10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins. 11. Major Minerals. 12. Water and Electrolytes. 13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals. 14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.