Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
PublisherChapman AND Hall
ISBN-139780412989919
eBay Product ID (ePID)87806823
Product Key Features
Publication NameNutrition and Health Dictionary
SubjectWriting & Reading, Healthcare System
Publication Year1995
TypeReference
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorPercy Russell, Anita Williams
Number of Pages534 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Weight917 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAnita Williams, Percy Russell