Biesalski / Grimm Pocket Atlas of Nutrition

1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-3-13-203951-3
Verlag: Thieme
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 402 Seiten, PDF, Format (B × H): 125 mm x 190 mm

Reihe: Thieme

With 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. is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines.

Includes:

• More than 150 easy-to-understand, full-color 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 throughout 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

We are bombarded by new information and claims about nutrition every day. -- concise, practical, and designed for quick reference -- is an ideal basic guide for professionals and interested lay readers alike.

Biesalski, Grimm

Zielgruppe

Ärzte

Autoren/Hrsg.

Biesalski, Hans Konrad

Grimm, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Ernährungsmedizin, Diätetik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Body Composition
Energy Metabolism
Food Intake
Nutrient Uptake
The Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin Interactions
Minerals and Trace Elements
Other Nutrients, Additives, and Contaminants
Nonnutritive Nutrients
Food Quality
Applied and Medical Nutrition
Nutritional Guidelines
Nutrition in Specific Life Stages
Selected Issues in Food Safety
Medical Nutrition
Appendix

Über Autor(innen)

Biesalski, Grimm