A Biochemical Approach to Nutrition

R. Freedland (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

63 Seiten

1977 | 1977 ed.
Chapman and Hall (Verlag)
978-0-412-13040-3 (ISBN)

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Though the major emphasis of this book will be references to several basic texts are given at the to provide the nutritionist with a biochemical end of the introduction. approach to his experimental and practical To facilitate easy reference, the book has problems, it is hoped that the book will also be been divided into chapters according to the of use to the biochemist and physiologist to roles of the basic nutrients in metabolism. demonstrate how dietary nutrition manipula Within chapters, discussion will include such tion can be used as a powerful tool in solving topics as the effects of nutrients on metabolism, problems in both physiology and biochemistry. the fate of nutrien ts, the roles of various tissues There will be no attempt to write an all-encom and interaction of tissues in utilizing nutrients, passing treatise on the relationship between and the biochernical mechanisms involved. biochemistry and nutrition; rather, it is hoped Toward the end of the book, several example that the suggestions and partial answers offered problems will be presented, which we hope will here will provide the reader with a basis for provide the reader with the opportunity to approaching problems and designing experi form testable hypotheses and design experi ments.

1 Energy and basal metabolism.- 2 Regulation of enzyme activity.- 3 Carbohydrates.- 4 Lipids and fatty acids.- 5 Protein and amino acids.- 6 Vitamins.- 7 Diet and hormone interactions.- 8 Application of knowledge.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	10.3.1977
Reihe/Serie	Outline Studies in Biology
Zusatzinfo	63 p.
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	170 x 244 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Biochemie
	Sozialwissenschaften
ISBN-10	0-412-13040-8 / 0412130408
ISBN-13	978-0-412-13040-3 / 9780412130403
Zustand	Neuware