Nutrition and Metabolism: A Comprehensive Resource

Edited by Helen M. Roche, Ian A. Macdonald, Annemie M. W. J. Schols, and Susan A. Lanham-New, this third edition of Nutrition and Metabolism is a thorough and updated guide to the core principles of nutrition, covering a wide range of topics in the context of a systems and health approach.

Comprehensive Coverage of Nutrition and Metabolism

This comprehensive textbook covers various aspects of nutrition, including:

• Body composition and energy metabolism
• Macronutrients, including proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
• Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements
• Food intake and composition
• Nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, growth, and aging
• Brain nutrition and its impact on sensory systems and food palatability
• The gastrointestinal system and its relation to nutrition
• The cardiovascular system and nutrition-related diseases

Nutrition and Health: The Connection

The book also explores how nutrition affects overall health, including:

• Societal food choices and their impact on health
• Over- and undernutrition, eating disorders, and dieting
• Foetal programming and its effects on health
• Cancer, osteoporosis, and diabetes: the role of nutrition in prevention and management
• Nutrition-related diseases, including those affecting the liver, pancreas, kidney, lungs, heart, and blood vessels
• The relationship between nutrition and traumatic, infectious, and malignant diseases

Essential Resource for Students and Practitioners

Nutrition and Metabolism is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of nutrition and dietetics, as well as those studying subjects with a nutrition component. With its comprehensive coverage and expert insights, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of nutrition and its impact on human health.