Introduction to Human Nutrition

In this Second Edition of the introductory text in the acclaimedNutrition Society Textbook Series, Introduction to HumanNutrition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of thecontemporary student. Groundbreaking in their scope and approach,the titles in the series: * Provide students with the required scientific basics ofnutrition in the context of a systems and health approach * Enable teachers and students to explore the core principles ofnutrition, to apply these throughout their training, and to fostercritical thinking at all times. Throughout, key areas of knowledgeare identified * Are fully peer reviewed, to ensure completeness and clarity ofcontent, as well as to ensure that each book takes a globalperspective Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchasefor undergraduate and postgraduate students of nutrition/nutritionand dietetics degrees, and also for those students who major inother subjects that have a nutrition component, such as foodscience, medicine, pharmacy and nursing. Professionals innutrition, dietetics, food science, medicine, health sciences andmany related areas will also find much of great value within thisbook.