Nutrition and Health Dictionary (Paperback, 3rd edition)

This reference provides information on every type of nutrient, including carbohydrate, fats, proteins, lipids, water and electrolytes, minerals and trace elements, and fat-and water-soluble vitamins. Entries examine food themselves, as well as nutritional contents, chemical and biochemical structures and metabolic pathways. The text is enhanced with tables, formulae, diagrams, and illustrations. A system of cross references illustrate the relationships of additives, natural toxins and food processing to health and disease. The entries: present detailed caloric and nutrient information on individual foods, including garins, pulses, nuts, seeds,vegetables, meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, oils and fats, herbs, spices, and beverages. This book should be of interest to nutritionists; dieticians; students in these areas; chemists and biochemists.

General

Imprint:	Chapman and Hall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 1995
First published:	December 1995
Authors:	Percy Russell • Anita Williams
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	534
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-98991-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Dietetics & nutrition Promotions
LSN:	0-412-98991-3
Barcode:	9780412989919

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