Essentials of Human Nutrition

Written by international experts in the field, bringing a high-calibre, global orientation to the content
Describes the aspects of nutrition essential to the understanding and practice of human nutrition
Integrates evidence from the molecular, organismal, and population level to promote the practical application of nutritional science in metabolic, clinical, and public health nutrition
Beyond the nutrients themselves, coverage includes major issues such as chronic disease and nutritional crises

New to this edition
New chapters on Genes and Nutrition and Sustainability of Food Supplies
Enhanced coverage of the B vitamins and obesity
Several new case studies on topics such as diabetes, trans fatty acids, and whether people really need to take extra vitamin C

About this book
Essentials of Human Nutrition offers a broad, quality survey of the field, charting the involvement and impact of nutrition across different age groups, and from the genetic to the community level. It draws together the diverse disciplines necessary to promote the practical application of nutritional science.