Pocket Atlas Of Nutrition

Concise, practical and designed for quick reference

Hans Konrad Biesalski, M.D. Professor, Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

Peter Grimm, Ph.D. Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

With disorders like obesity and diabetes assuming alarming epidemic proportions, diet and nutrition are in the spotlight more than ever before. It has never been more important for health care professionals to be well informed, not only about the latest developments, but also about the scientific facts. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines.

We are bombarded by new information and claims about nutrition every day. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an ideal basic guide for professionals.

Features

• More than 150 easy-to-understand, full colour plates.
• A comprehensive list of nutrients, including for each its composition, effect, function, occurrence and daily requirements, as well as recommended intake.
• An extensive listing of all vitamins, minerals, trace elements as well as non-nutritive substances with their function and interaction.
• Accessible discussions of special diets as well as nutritional recommendations for various medical conditions and through-out the life course, e.g. for pregnant women or athletes.
• Up-to-date coverage of food-related diseases, including BSE, genetically modified foods, food quality, food allergies, and functional foods.

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Body Composition, Energy Metabolism, Food Intake, Nutrient Uptake. The Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Fat-Soluble Vitamins, Water-Soluble Vitamins, Vitamin Interactions, Minerals and Trace Elements, Other Nutrients, Additives, and Contaminants, Non-nutritive Nutrients, Food Quality. Applied and Medical Nutrition: Nutritional Guidelines, Nutrition in Specific Life Stages, Selected Issues in Food Safety, Medical Nutrition. Appendix: Table of Measures, General Reference, Selected Websites, Figure Sources, Index.

ISBN 313135481X    380 pages 177 Colour Plates    Thieme