E-Book, Englisch, 400 Seiten, ePub
Reihe: Thieme
Biesalski / Grimm Pocket Atlas of Nutrition
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-3-13-258094-7
Verlag: Thieme
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
E-Book, Englisch, 400 Seiten, ePub
Reihe: Thieme
ISBN: 978-3-13-258094-7
Verlag: Thieme
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
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.
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Weitere Infos & Material
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
Abbreviations
| 11-ß-OHSD | 11-ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase |
| 5HT | 5-hydroxytryptamine |
| 5-methyl-THF or H3C-PteGLU | 5-methyl-tetrahydrofolic acid |
| AA | Amino acids |
| AAS | Amino acid score |
| ACAT | Acyl-CoA cholesterol acyl-transferase |
| Acetyl-CoA | Acetyl coenzyme A |
| ADH | Antidiuretic hormone |
| ADH | Alcohol dehydrogenase |
| ADI | Acceptable Daily Intake |
| ADP | Adenosine diphosphate |
| AGE | Advanced glycylation end products |
| AHEI | Harvard School of Public Health Alternative Healthy Eating Index |
| AI | Adequate Intake |
| ALDH | Aldehyde dehydrogenase |
| AMD | Age-related macular degeneration |
| AMDR | Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range |
| AMP | Adenosine monophosphate |
| AMR | Advanced meat recovery |
| AN | Anorexia nervosa |
| ANF | Atrial natriuretic factor |
| APHIS | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| ARAT | Acyl-CoA-retinol acyl-transferase |
| AREDS | Age-related eye disease study |
| Arg | Arginine |
| As | Arsenic |
| As2O3 | Arsenic trioxide |
| Asp | Aspartic acid |
| ATP | Adenosine triphosphate |
| AUC | Area under the curve |
| B | Boron |
| BCCA | Branched chain amino acids |
| BIA | Bioelectrical impedance |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| BMR | Basal metabolic rate |
| BN | Bulimia nervosa |
| BRFSS | Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (CDC) |
| BSE | Bovine spongiform encephalopathy |
| BV | Biological value |
| Ca | Calcium |
| CaBP | Calcium-binding protein |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CCK | Cholecystokinin |
| CCO | Cytochrome C oxidase |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| CE | Cholesterol esters |
| CETP | Cholesterol ester transfer protein |
| CH3-Pte | Methyl tetrahydrofolic acid |
| CIBD | Chronic inflammatory bowel disease |
| CJD | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease |
| CLA | Conjugated linoleic acid |
| CM | Chylomicrons |
| Co | Cobalt |
| CoA | Coenzyme A |
| Cp | Ceruloplasmin |
| Cr | Chromium |
| CRALBP | Cellular retinalbinding protein |
| CRBP | Cellular retinolbinding protein |
| CRF | Corticotropin releasing factor |
| CRIP | Cysteine-rich intestinal protein |
| Cu | Copper |
| CuSOD | CuZn-Superoxide dismutase |
| CVD | Cardiovascular disease |
| CWD | Chronic wasting disease |
| Cys | Cysteine |
| DBP | Vitamin D-binding protein |
| DFE | Dietary folate equivalents |
| DLW | Doubly labeled water technique |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DRI | Dietary Reference Intakes |
| DT | Delirium tremens |
| EAR | Estimated Average Requirement |
| ECW | Extracellular water |
| EDRF | Endothelium-derived relaxing factor |
| EER | Estimated energy requirement |
| ER | Endoplasmic reticulum |
| F | Fluorine |
| F- | Fluoride |
| FA | Fatty acids |
| FABP | Fatty acid binding protein |
| FAD | Flavin adenine dinucleotide |
| FAE | Fetal alcohol effects |
| FAS | Fetal alcohol syndrome |
| FC | Free cholesterol |
| FDC | Follicular dendritic cell |
| FD&C | Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (Act) |
| Fe | Iron |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| FFA | Free fatty acids |
| FMN | Flavin mononucleotide |
| G6P | Glucose-6-phosphate |
| GAG | Glycosaminoglycan |
| Gal | Galactose |
| GI | Glycemic index |
| GL | Glycemic load |
| GLC | Glucose |
| GlcNAc | N-acetyl-glucosamine |
| Gln | Glutamine |
| GLP-1 | Glucagon-like peptide 1 |
| GLU | Glutamate |
| GLU | Glucoronic acid |
| Gly | Glycine |
| GM | Genetic modification |
| GMP | Good manufacturing practices |
| GR | Glutathione reductase |
| GRAS | Generally Recognized As Safe |
| GSH-Px | Glutathione peroxidase |
| GST | Glutathione-S-transferase |
| GTF | Glucose tolerance factor |
| H2S | Hydrogen sulfide |
| H3BO3 | Boric acid |
| H3C-Pte-GLU | Methyl-tetrahydrofolate |
| H4-Pte-GLU | Tetrahydrofolic acid |
| Hb | Hemoglobin |
| HCA | Hydroxy citrate |
| HDL | High-density lipoproteins |
| HEI | USDA Healthy Eating... |
