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This book is organized using a functional approach, which means that the material is organized around physiological functions, such as fluid and electrolyte balance, antioxidant function, bone health, energy and metabolism, and blood health, instead of organizing it strictly by nutrient.
Front Matter
Chapter 1: Nutrition and You- An Introduction and How to Achieve a Healthy Diet
Chapter 2: Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
Chapter 4: Lipids
Chapter 5: Proteins
Chapter 6: Energy Metabolism
Chapter 7: Nutrition and Cancer
Chapter 8: Antioxidant Nutrients
Chapter 9: Nutrients and Bone Metabolism
Chapter 10: Water, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 11: Nutrients Involved in Hematopoietic System
Chapter 12: Maternal, Infant, Childhood, and Adolescent Nutrition
Chapter 13: Nutrition From Adulthood to the Elderly Years
Chapter 14: Alcohol
Chapter 15: Nutrition and Exercise
Chapter 16: Additional Reading
Back Matter