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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458819603321

Autore

Kohlmeier Martin

Titolo

Nutrient metabolism [[electronic resource] /] / Martin Kohlmeier

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2003

ISBN

1-281-51449-7

9786611514495

0-08-053789-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (841 p.)

Collana

Food science and technology international series

Disciplina

612.3

Soggetti

Nutrient interactions

Mineral metabolism

Electronic books.

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

; Introduction -- Chemical senses -- Intake regulation -- Absorption, transport and retention -- Xenobiotics -- Fatty acids -- Carbohydrates, alcohols and organic acids -- Amino acids and nitrogen compounds -- Fat-soluble vitamins and non-nutrients -- Water-soluble, vitamins and non-nutrients -- Minerals and trace elements -- Applications.

Sommario/riassunto

Nutrient Metabolism defines the molecular fate of nutrients and other dietary compounds in humans, as well as outlining the molecular basis of processes supporting nutrition, such as chemical sensing and appetite control. It focuses on the presentation of nutritional biochemistry; and the reader is given a clear and specific perspective on the events that control utilization of dietary compounds. Slightly over 100 self-contained chapters cover all essential and important nutrients as well as many other dietary compounds with relevance for human health. An essential read for healthcare p