Human nutrition : a health perspective / Mary E. Barasi ; illustrations by Megan Morris.

By:

Barasi, Mary E

Contributor(s):

Morris, Megan

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Arnold, 2003.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xi, 403 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9780340810255 (pbk.) :
0340810254 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

613.2 BAR

LOC classification:

RA784

Contents:

Summary: This text introduces the reader to nutritional theory, and by considering everyday eating practice, applies this to the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.

List(s) this item appears in: Nutrition

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection	613.2 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		215977
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	613.2 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		215976

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART 1:The Study of Nutrition and Food Habits:- 1. What is nutrition?--2. What are the influences on eating habits?--3. Basics of a healthy diet--PART 2: The Nutrients in Food and Their Role in Health:- 4. Proteins--5. Fats--6. Carbohydrates--7. Energy needs--8. Energy balance--9. Vitamins--10. Minerals, electrolytes and fluid--PART 3: The Application of Nutritional Knowledge:- 11. Pregnancy and lactation--12. Infants, children and adolescents--13. Adults and the elderly population--14. Diet and coronary heart disease--15. Diet and cancer--16. Challenges to nutritional status--17. Optimizing nutrition--18. Public health nutrition and health promotion.

This text introduces the reader to nutritional theory, and by considering everyday eating practice, applies this to the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.