Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
Published on 4. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4051-1909-2 (ISBN)
Description
The study of nutritional supplements has become increasingly important within orthodox establishments throughout the world, and as the market for these products continues to grow, so does the need for comprehensive scientifically sound information about these products, their properties and potential health effects. Geoffrey P. Webb, in this exciting and most useful new book, not only looks at the accepted uses of dietary supplements, such as the use of fish oils in the prevention of heart disease and arthritis, but also explores the wider picture, identifying common themes and principles or particular categories of supplements. "Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods" provides an excellent introductory text on this fascinating subject.
Reviews / Votes
The British Dietetic Association, Volume 19, Issue 4, August 2006 "...the strength of his book still lies in providing a concise overview of substances to be used in supplements and functional foods. The succinct chapter on natural products and extracts is very valuable and up-to-date. I would recommend this book as a reference to students from a variety of health-related disciplines. Also, dietitians and health practitioners could update their general knowledge on dietary supplements and function foods. For scientists, the book is an attractive source of basic information in a concise format." Reviewed by Nynke de Jong, The British Dietetic Association, Volume 19, Issue 4, August 2006 "The additional value of the book compared with a standard book of reference lies in the valuable synopsis material applicable to dietary supplements, especially the natural products and extracts, and functional foods." Reviewed by Nynke de Jong, The British Dietetic Association, Volume 19, Issue 4, August 2006More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
21
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-1909-2 (9781405119092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Geoffrey P. Webb
Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods
E-Book
05/2008
Wiley-Blackwell
€59.99
Available for download
Person
Dr Geoffrey P. Webb is senior lecturer in Nutrition/Physiology in the School of Health & Bioscience, Univerity of East London, UK.
Content
Preface. 1. An overview of dietary supplements and functional foods. 2. An overview of micronutrient adequacy. 3. The individual vitamins. 4. The minerals. 5. Free radicals and antioxidants. 6. Natural fats and oils. 7. Non-essential nutrients that are used as dietary supplements. 8. Natural products and extracts. 9. Functional foods. 10. References. Index.