Carbohydrates are present in food comprising of digestible sugars and starches and indigestible cellulose and other dietary fibres. The former are ...

Fats have important functions in the body. Fats and oils are also called lipids. Fats are the most concentrated source of food energy. Per gram, fa...

The abundance of food in the developed countries of the world has seemingly spawned an epidemic of disorders connected to the food. Extremes such a...

The taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. First, food or drink is consumed. Second, t...

Far from a sign of healthy prosperity and contentment, overweight and obesity are now considered high risk factors for a wide range of diseases inc...

Obesity has become a major health concern in the U.S. and other countries as overweight and obesity rates have increased markedly since the early 1...

In this book, the authors present research from across the globe in the study of the effects, causes and management of undernutrition. Topics discu...

A comprehensive selection of teaching tools for general anatomy and pathology. Each flip chart in the series offers a complete overview and underst...

This book presents some of the most important public health topics to be faced in the 21st century. The authors do not only analyse the challenges,...

Obesity can be expected to be among the major health burdens of the 21st century. Within the USA, the prevalence of obesity (defined as having a BM...

It is well-known that diets high in vegetables are associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and cancers. Vegetables provide a good source of...

Vitamin A is a generic term for a large number of related compounds. Retinol (an alcohol) and retinal (an aldehyde) are often referred to as prefor...

Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin with a myriad of functions including cell differentiation, redox homeostasis, growth and immune funct...

The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be ...

Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. Vitamin C is required for a range of essential m...

This book provides evidence of vitamin C supplementation in the treatment and prevention of important human diseases, such as pre-eclampsia, hypert...

Vitamin C is one of the most important components to include in a regular diet. It is a powerful vitamin that provides a number of very important h...

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol...

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the daily requirements, dietary sources and symptoms of deficiency of Vitamin D....

Vitamin D is a secosteroid, fat-soluble vitamin and a hormone precursor that plays an important role in bone metabolism and has certain anti-inflam...

Vitamin Deficiency: Prevalence, Management and Outcomes first assesses the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and summarizes published randomized c...

Vitamin E is a generic term that refers to a family of eight natural compounds, and is further divided into two subgroups called tocopherols and to...

This book is a collection of resources for consumers on the topics of weight management and obesity; and the topic of childhood obesity for educato...

Weight loss can be achieved in many ways including reduction of caloric intake, exercise and because of health reasons. This book combines research...

The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen dramatically in the last several decades in the United States, and is currently considered to be epid...

This book contains over 100 vegetarian recipes, which have been created or adapted to specifically meet the nutritional needs of women.

Yogurt is one of the most widely consumed food products that is present in the diet of humans of all ages due to its specific inherent flavor and t...

Zinc is the second most prevalent trace found in the human body after iron. It is essential for normal cell function and metabolism, playing a cent...