Nutrition Science.New Age International, 2006 - 438 pages This Book Explains Our Natural Requirements And The Nutritive Value Of The Various Foods We Consume. Carbohydrates, Proteins And Lipids Are Discussed In Detail. Minerals, Both Micro And Macro, Are Highlighted. Both Fat And Water Soluble Vitamins Alongwith The Vital Role Of Water Are Emphasized. Each Food Category Is Explained Systematically In Terms Of Its Functions, Absorption And Metabolism, Recommended Dietary Allowance And Sources.The Book Further Explains Energy Metabolism, Kinds Of Malnutrition And Various Disorders Arising From Specific Nutritional Deficiency. Prevention And Treatment Of Such Disorders Are Also Explained. The Book Would Serve As A Comprehensive Text For Students Pursuing Home Science, Medicine, Nursing And Allied Courses. It Would Also Serve As An Authoritative And Useful Reference Source For General Readers. |
Contents
Introduction to Nutrition Science | 1 |
ம் | 2 |
Recommended Dietary Allowances | 11 |
Carbohydrates | 21 |
Metabolism | 27 |
Dietary Fibre | 33 |
Lipids | 44 |
Undernutrition | 90 |
Macro Minerals | 142 |
Micro MineralsIron | 162 |
Micro MineralsIodine | 180 |
Absorption Transport and Metabolism | 275 |
Vitamin B Pantothenic Acid Biotin and Vitamin C 287301 | 287 |
Antioxidants | 302 |
Computers in Management of Nutrition Practice | 374 |
Proteins | 106 |
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