Nutrition. : A Beginner's Guide
Brewer, Sarah, 1958-2013
Book
Separating fact from fiction, award-winning health journalist and nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer combines the latest science with practical advice on what really matters to explain exactly how food influences our health and well-being. From the mechanics of digestion and the chemical composition of macro and micronutrients to methods of healthy weight loss and aiding medical conditions with various foods, all the key issues and debates are covered making this essential reading for medics and trainee nutritionists as well as anyone interested in making informed decisions about their diet.
Main title:
Nutrition. : A Beginner's Guide / Dr. Sarah Brewer.
Author:
Brewer, Sarah, 1958-, author
Imprint:
London : Oneworld Publications, 2013.
Collation:
176 p. ; 20 cm.
Series:
Oneworld beginner's guides
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: 1.The ins and outs of digestion -- 2.Getting down to basics: macronutrients -- 3.Fuelling up: energy -- 4.Essential micronutrients: vitamins -- 5.Essential micronutrients: minerals and trace elements -- 6.Functional foods: phytochemicals and probiotics -- 7.Water, acid, alcohol, salt and additives -- 8.What is a balanced diet? -- 9.Omnivores, piscivores, vegetarians and vegans -- 10.Nutrition and weight.
ISBN:
97818516892481851689249
Dewey class:
613.2
Language:
English
BRN:
272704