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Record Nr.

UNINA9910437990703321

Titolo

Carotenoids and human health / / Sherry A. Tanumihardjo, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

1-283-91216-3

1-62703-203-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (343 p.)

Collana

Nutrition and health series

Altri autori (Persone)

TanumihardjoSherry A

Disciplina

613.28

Soggetti

Carotenoids - Health aspects

Carotenoids

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section I. Carotenoid sources and metabolism -- section II. Carotenoids and human health -- section III. International perspectives.

Sommario/riassunto

Carotenoids and Human Health provides an introduction to food sources and metabolism. Written by experts in their fields and including the most up-to-date information, this volume serves as an in-depth guide to studies that have been performed in humans and observations that have been made in population level assessments. Special emphasis is given to associations with disease, as well as the importance of carotenoids internationally, specifically as a source of vitamin A for the world. Comprehensive and easy to use, Carotenoids and Human Health is a very useful resource for nutritionists, registered dieticians, medical students, and graduate students.