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Advanced human nutrition
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- Book Synopsis
- Advanced Human Nutrition, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Written for the upper-level undergraduate or graduate level majors course, the text clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients, through the use of an accessible writing style and numerous figures and illustrations. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as "Here's Where You Have Been" and "Here's Where You Are Going" help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real world-examples to bring the content to life. Includes additional case studies based on real-world scenarios that provide additional context to concepts discussed in the text. NEW - Appendix A: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Includes a NEW full-color design and art program Every chapter concludes with "Clinical Insights" that present the clinical relevance of the nutritional science topics covered within the chapter. Chapters open and concludes with the features "Here's Where You are Going" and "Here's Where You've Been", introducing students to topics and reviewing key points. Each chapter closes with a "Here's What You Have Learned" section that reiterates the main points within the chapter.
- About The Author
- Dr. Medeiros is Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Most recently, he was a Full Professor, Department Head of Human Nutrition, and Associate Dean for Scholarship and Research at Kansas State University.' He has been on the faculties of Mississippi State University, The University of Wyoming, and The Ohio State University.' He has also spent time as a visiting faculty member at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.'His major research area has focused upon the role of trace minerals, particularly copper, on the integrity of the cardiovascular system; and the role of iron in bone integrity.' He has received more than $4 million in grants to support his research endeavors from such institutions as the National Institutes of Health, The United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Science Foundation.' He has authored or co-authored over 120 scientific peer-refereed articles.' He has taught classes both at the introductory and advanced levels for undergraduate students and has taught graduate level courses throughout his career.' Dr. Medeiros has received outstanding teaching awards for his efforts. '
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781284235135
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Learning, (15 March 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 500
- Weight
- 1162 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 275 x 20 mm
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