Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition

• More than 20 expert contributors provide the latest information on all areas of the nutrition sciences.
• Thinking Critically sections within boxes and at the end of chapters help in applying scientific knowledge to "real-life" situations.
• Common Abbreviations for the entire book are listed alphabetically on the inside back cover for easy reference.
• Nutrition Insight boxes discuss hot topics and take a closer look at basic science and everyday nutrition.
• Clinical Correlation boxes show the connection between nutrition-related problems and their effects on normal metabolism.
• Food Sources boxes summarize and simplify data from the USDA National Nutrient Database on the amount and types of foods needed to reach the recommended daily allowances for vitamins and minerals.
• DRIs Across the Life Cycle boxes highlight the latest data from the Institute of Medicine on dietary reference intakes for vitamins and minerals, including coverage of infants, children, adult males and females, and pregnant and lactating women.
• Historical Tidbit boxes provide a historical context to key nutritional findings.

• NEW! Thoroughly updated art program helps to clarify complex concepts.
• NEW! Select bolded summary headings enable students to efficiently review information and recognize major messages
• NEW! Content updated throughout incorporates the latest research and findings, including extensively revised coverage of lipids, lipoproteins, cholesterol, fatty acids, and triacylglycerol metabolism.
• NEW! Improved writing style makes the material more concise, direct, and accessible.
• NEW! Additional boxes, tables, and critical thinking questions break up the narrative and reinforce key concepts.

Unit I: Nutrients 1.  Nutrients: History and Definitions 2.  Guidelines for Food and Nutrient Intake

Unit II: Structure and Properties of the Macronutrients 3.  Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Carbohydrates 4.  Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Lipids 5.  Structure, Nomenclature, and Properties of Proteins and Amino Acids

Unit III: Digestion and Absorption of the Macronutrients 6.  Overview of Digestion and Absorption 7.  Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates 8.  Digestion and Absorption of Lipids 9.  Digestion and Absorption of Protein

Unit IV: Metabolism of the Macronutrients 10.  Central Aspects of Macronutrient Metabolism 11.  Overview of the Regulation of Macronutrient Metabolism 12.  Metabolism of Carbohydrate 13   Metabolism of Fatty Acids, Acylglycerols, and Sphingolipids 14.  Cholesterol and Lipoproteins: Synthesis, Transport, and Metabolism 15.  Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism   16.  Metabolism of Individual Amino Acids   Unit V: Macronutrient Requirements 17.  Total Energy Requirement: Energy Expenditure, Growth, and Energy Stores 18.  Requirements or Recommended Intakes for Carbohydrate and Lipid   19.  Protein and Amino Acid Requirements 20.  Consequences of Energy Imbalance: Obesity and Undernutrition

Unit VI. The Vitamins 21.  Niacin, Riboflavin and Thiamin 22.  Folate, Choline, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 23.  Biotin and Pantothenic Acid 24.  Vitamin C 25.  Vitamin K 26.  Vitamin E 27.  Vitamin A  28.  Vitamin D 

Unit VII: The Minerals 29.  Calcium and Phosphorus  30.  Magnesium 31.  Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium 32.  Body Fluids and Water Balance 33.  Iron 34.  Zinc, Copper, and Manganese 35.  Iodine 36.  Selenium  37.  Fluoride 38.  Molybdenum and the Beneficial Bioactive Trace Elements