Publisher's Synopsis
Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Third Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Through its writing style and numerous figures and illustrations, the Third Edition clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as â_oHereâ_Ts Where You Have Beenâ_? and â_oHereâ_Ts Where You Are Going,â_? help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples that bring the content to life.
New and Key Features of the Third Edition:
â_¢ Includes new chapters on Fiber and Nutraceuricals and Functional Foods
â_¢ â_oBefore You Go Onâ_? sections asks students to reflect upon what theyâ_Tve just read, urging them to go back and re-read portions of the text if they do not readily grasp the material.
â_¢ â_oSpecial Featureâ_? boxes on focused topics add depth to the chapter and, in some cases, allow the student to view the application of basic science.
â_¢ The end-of-chapter summary reiterates key points from the chapter and helps students prepare for future exams.
