Advanced nutrition and Metabolism, Cengage International Edition,
9th Edition

Sareen S. Gropper, Timothy P. Carr

Advanced nutrition and Metabolism, Cengage International Edition
ISBN-13: 9798214474007
Copyright 2027 | Published
656 pages | List Price: USD $312.95

Prepare for your career in Nutrition or another Health-related Profession with: Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, Cengage International Edition. You'll find even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts easy to understand as the authors equip you with a solid understanding of: digestion, absorption, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates; the structures and functions of water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and minerals in the body; and nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity.

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SECTION I: CELLS AND THEIR NOURISHMENT.
1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life – Fueled by Nutrients.
2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body.
SECTION II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Fiber.
5. Lipids.
6. Protein.
7. Integration of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise.
8. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition.
SECTION III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.
9. Water-Soluble Vitamins.
10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins.
11. Major Minerals.
12. Water and Electrolytes.
13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.

  • Sareen S. Gropper

    Sareen Gropper is a professor with the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University; she also has a secondary appointment with the University’s College of Medicine. Dr. Gropper is a Registered Dietitian and has expertise in nutrient metabolism as well as medical nutrition.

  • Timothy P. Carr

    Timothy Carr is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His area of expertise is nutrient metabolism in health and disease.

  • VISUAL LEARNING REINVENTED: Includes enhanced full-color images and new figures. Visuals engage students while clarifying concepts, physiological processes, and metabolic pathways.

  • EXPANDED INSIGHTS: More content on key biochemical, physiological, and/or nutritional topics, as well as additional discussions on clinical conditions and their associations with nutrients, all reflecting the latest research and current practice.

  • NEW & EXPANDED TABLES: More information is available on the vitamin and mineral contents of foods.

  • INNOVATIVE VIEWS THAT SPARK ENGAGEMENT: Two all-new, end-of-chapter, cutting-edge "Perspectives" incorporate the latest research and pique student interest.

  • TOOLS FOR SUCCESS: Student learning aids include chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, a thorough index, and a glossary.

  • FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS: Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text's cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition, metabolism, and physiological function in humans.

  • SEE THE SCIENCE: Figures present key concepts in a straightforward manner that helps students visualize biochemical and physiological events.

  • Boxed features provide additional information on current topics of interest relevant to the subject matter.

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