Fundamentals of Human Nutrition E-Book: for Students and Practitioners in the Health Sciences

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition E-Book: for Students and Practitioners in the Health Sciences
ISBN-10
0702049905
ISBN-13
9780702049903
Category
Medical
Pages
324
Language
English
Published
2009-07-07
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Authors
Catherine Geissler, Hilary Powers

Description

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ‘Fundamentals’ is intended for a wide readership of students and practitioners who need a broad understanding of human nutrition, but for whom an in-depth knowledge is not essential. Students and practitioners of nursing, pharmacy, sports science, dentistry and other allied health professions, as well as the interested lay person, will benefit from its easy-to-follow, concise approach. Covers all key aspects of human nutrition Up to date with current issues Explains the epidemiology of diet and disease Considers factors affecting food production, trade and access Technical terms explained to help the non-specialist Comprehensive glossary aids understanding Key points summarise all chapters

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