Human Nutrition - E-BookThis title is now available under ISBN 9780702044632. This 12th edition of Human Nutrition has been fully updated by a renowned team of international experts to ensure to ensure authoritative content and a global perspective. It provides a comprehensive resource for all those in the field of nutrition and other health sciences. Comprehensive coverage of nutrition in one, concise volume with additional material and interactive exercises on website.A similar logical chapter structure throughout and textbook features in each chapter - learning objectives, key point summaries and text boxes - facilitate learning and revision. Incorporates latest research, for example on organic foods and sustainable agriculture. Team of contributors of international repute from 11 countries guarantees authoritative text.
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Contents
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3 Micronutrient function | 197 |
4 Dietary requirements for specific groups | 289 |
5 Clinical nutrition | 381 |
6 Public health nutrition | 585 |
Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Human Nutrition - E-Book Evolve learning resources for students and lecturers |
| Authors | Catherine Geissler, Hilary Powers |
| Edition | 12, reprint |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0702044377, 9780702044373 |
| Length | 760 pages |
| Subjects | › › Medical / Nursing / Nutrition Medical / Nutrition |
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