Introduction to nutrition and metabolism /
Nutrition and metabolism
David A. Bender.
- 4th ed.
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, c2008.
- 416 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4in)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface. - Additional resources. - About the author. - Ch. 1. Why eat? - Ch. 1. Enzymes and metabolic pathways.- Ch. 3. The role of ATP in metabolism. - Ch. 4. Digestion and absorption. - Ch. 5. Energy nutrition - the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. - Ch. 6. Diet and health - nutrition and chronic diseases. - Ch. 7. Overweight and obesity. - Ch. 8. Protein-energy malnutrition - problems of undernutrition. Ch. 9. Protein nutrition and metabolism. - Ch. 10. The integration and control of metabolism. - Ch. 11. Micronutrients - the vitamins and minerals. - Key points. - Appendix. - Glossary. - Index.