Present Knowledge in Nutrition, Tenth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human nutrition, including micronutrients, systems biology, immunity, public health, international nutrition, and diet and disease prevention. This definitive reference captures the current state of this vital and dynamic science from an international perspective.
List of Chapters
Systems Biology Approaches Nutrition
Nutritional Epigenetics
Genetic Variation and Nutrient Metabolism
Metabolomics
Energy Metabolism in Fasting, Fed, Exercise, and Re-feeding States
Protein and Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber
Lipids Absorption and Transport
Vitamin A
Carotenoids
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Panthoneic Acids
L-Carnitine
Choline
Dietary Flavonoids
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium
Human Water and Electrolyte Balance
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Iodine and Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Selenium
Manganese, Molybdenum, Boron, Chromium, and Other Trace Materials
Maternal Nutrient Metabolism and Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation
Infant Nutrition
Adolescence
Nutrition and Aging
Sports Nutrition
Nutrient Regulation of the Immune Response
Obesity as a Health Risk
Hypertension
Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Cancer
Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Illness
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Alcohol: Its Role in Nutrition and Health
Eye Disease
Specialized Nutrition Support
Body Composition Evaluation
Estimation of Dietary Intake
Taste and Food Choices
Energy Intake, Obesity, and Eating Behavior
Strategies for Changing Eating and Exercise Behavior to Promote Weight Loss and Maintenance
Epidemiologic Approached to the Evaluation of Nutrition and Health
Nutrition Monitoring in the United States
Dietary Standards and Guidelines: Similarities and Differences among Countries
The Role of the United Nations Agencies in Establishing International Dietary Standards
Emergence of Diet-Related Chronic Disease in Developing Countries
Food Insecurity, Hunger, and Undernutrition
Public Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
Foodborne Infections and Food Safety
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Food Biofortification: Breeding and Biotechnology Approaches to Improve Nutrients in Vegetables and Oil Quality in Soybean
Bioactive Components in Foods and Supplements for Health Promotion