Nutrient Metabolism : Structures, Functions, and Genetics.
Title:
Nutrient Metabolism : Structures, Functions, and Genetics.
Author:
Kohlmeier, Martin.
ISBN:
9780080537894
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (841 pages)
Series:
Food Science and Technology
Contents:
Front Cover -- Nutrient Metabolism -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Nutrients -- Chapter 2. Chemical senses -- Molecular basis of smell -- Taste -- Chemestesis -- Chapter 3. Intake regulation -- Appetite -- Thirst -- Chapter 4. Absorption, transport, and retention -- Digestion and absorption -- Renal processing -- The blood-brain barrier -- Materno-fetal nutrient transport -- Chapter 5. Xenobiotics -- Heterocyclic amines -- Flavonoids and isoflavones -- Garlic compounds -- Chapter 6. Fatty acids -- Structure and function of fatty acids -- Overfeeding -- Acetate -- Myristic acid -- Conjugated linoleic acid -- Docosahexaenoic acid -- Trans-fatty acids -- Chlorophyll/phytol/phytanic acid -- Chapter 7. Carbohydrates, alcohols, and organic acids -- Carbohydrates -- Glucose -- Fructose -- Galactose -- Xylitol -- Pyruvate -- Oxalate -- Ethanol -- Chapter 8. Amino acids and nitrogen compounds -- Structure and function of amino acids -- Starvation -- Glutamate -- GIutamine -- Glycine -- Threonine -- Serine -- Alanine -- Phenylalanine -- Tyrosine -- Tryptophan -- Methionine -- Cysteine -- Lysine -- Leucine -- Valine -- Isoleucine -- Aspartate -- Asparagine -- Arginine -- Proline -- Histidine -- Taurine -- Creatine -- Carnitine -- Melatonin -- Choline -- Chapter 9. Fat-soluble vitamins and non-nutrients -- Free radicals and antioxidants -- Vitamin A -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Vitamin K -- Cholesterol -- Lipoate -- Ubiquinone -- Chapter 10. Water soluble vitamins and non-nutrients -- Methylation -- Vitamin C -- Thiamin -- Riboflavin -- Niacin -- Vitamin B6 -- Folate -- Vitamin B12 -- Biotin -- Pantothenate -- Queuine -- Biopterin -- Inositol -- Chapter 11. Minerals and trace elements -- Water -- Sodium -- Potassium -- Chlorine -- Iron -- Copper -- Zinc -- Calcium -- Phosphorus -- Magnesium -- Iodine.
Fluorine -- Selenium -- Manganese -- Molybdenum -- Cobalt -- Chromium -- Boron -- Silicon -- Bromine -- Arsenic -- Vanadium -- Nickel -- Chapter 12. Applications -- Genetic variation -- Nutrient adequacy and supplementation -- Nutrient interactions -- Using molecular databases -- Index.
Abstract:
Nutrient Metabolism defines the molecular fate of nutrients and other dietary compounds in humans, as well as outlining the molecular basis of processes supporting nutrition, such as chemical sensing and appetite control. It focuses on the presentation of nutritional biochemistry; and the reader is given a clear and specific perspective on the events that control utilization of dietary compounds. Slightly over 100 self-contained chapters cover all essential and important nutrients as well as many other dietary compounds with relevance for human health. An essential read for healthcare professionals and researchers in all areas of health and nutrition who want to access the wealth of nutrition knowledge available today in one single source. Key Features * Highly illustrated with relevant chemical structures and metabolic pathways * Foreword by Steven Zeisel, Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry * First comprehensive work on the subject.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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