Nutrition and Health
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2002-04-25
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ISBN | 0415278759, 9780415278751,
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Language |
English
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Subject | Diet therapy. Diet therapy. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst00893321 Diet. Dietoterapia. -- larpcal Einführung. -- swd Gesunde Ernährung. -- swd Nutrição humana. -- larpcal Nutrition. Nutrition. -- fast -- (OCoLC)fst01042187 Nutritional Physiological Phenomena. Saúde (prevenção e controle) -- larpcal |
Description
Can an apple a day really keep the doctor way? Did you know that three slices of bread and butter provide enough energy for a brisk six mile walk? Nutrition and Health is an easy-to-read introduction to the role of the human diet in maintaining a healthy body and preventing disease. Wiseman provides a concise overview of all important aspects of diet and health including: * definitions of food types * energy requirements, exercise, obesity and eating disorders * nutrition in pregnancy, children and the elderly * food additives and interpreting food labels * food-borne illness, intolerance and allergy * vitamins, minerals, and water requirements Highlighted with key points, figures and examples throughout, this text is an ideal introduction for all students of biology, medicine, nursing and midwifery.