Description: The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health [Hardcover] Combs Jr., Gerald F. and McClung, James P. Product Overview The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Fifth Edition, provides the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Health-related themes present insights into the use of vitamins, not only for general nutritional balance, but also as a factor in the prevention and/or treatment of specific health issues, such as overall immunity, inflammatory diseases, obesity, and anemia. Readers will gain an understanding of the roles vitamins play in gene expression and epigenetics, providing important information on the further development of personalized medical treatments that will also allow them to establish appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles. This cohesive, well-organized presentation of each vitamin includes key words, case studies, and coverage of the metabolic functions of appropriate vitamins. The readability of this complex content is highly regarded by students, instructors, researchers, and professionals alike.Includes diagnostic trees for vitamin deficiencies to help readers visually understand and recognize signs of specific deficienciesUpdated tables and figures throughout serve as quick references and support key takeaways Provides learning aids, such as call-out boxes to increase comprehension and retention of important concepts Read more Details Publisher : Academic Press; 5th edition (January 17, 2017) Language : English Hardcover : 628 pages ISBN-10 : 012802965X ISBN-13 : 57 Item Weight : 4.14 pounds Dimensions : 8.5 x 1.38 x 11 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,613,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Diet Therapy (Books) #467 in Nutrition (Books) #39 in Diet Therapy (Books) Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 012802965X
ISBN10: 012802965X
ISBN13: 9780128029657
EAN: 9780128029657
MPN: does not apply
Brand: Academic Press
GTIN: 09780128029657
Number of Pages: 628 Pages
Publication Name: Vitamins : Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health
Language: English
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Diet & Nutrition / Vitamins, Food Science, Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 10.9 in
Author: James P. Mcclung, Gerald F. Combs Jr.
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Health & Fitness
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Hardcover
