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<p>Contributors vii</p> <p>Preface ix</p> <p>Series Foreword xi</p> <p>About the Companion Website xii</p> <p>1 Introduction to Human Nutrition: A Global Perspective on Food and Nutrition 1<br /> <i>Susan A. Lanham-New, Marcela Moraes Mendes, and Hester H. Vorster</i></p> <p>2 Measuring Dietary Intake 13<br /> <i>Una E. MacIntyre and Friedeburg AM. Wenhold</i></p> <p>3 Food Composition 56<br /> <i>Hettie C. Sch</i><i>önfeldt and Beluah Pretorius</i></p> <p>4 Dietary Reference Standards 74<br /> <i>Kate M. Younger</i></p> <p>5 Body Composition 85<br /> <i>Anja Bosy‐Westphal, Paul Deurenberg, and Manfred James M</i><i>üller</i></p> <p>6 Energy Metabolism 113<br /> <i>Gareth A. Wallis</i></p> <p>7 Nutrition and Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids 131<br /> <i>D. Joe Millward</i></p> <p>8 Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates 161<br /> <i>John C. Mathers</i></p> <p>9 Nutrition and Metabolism of Lipids 177<br /> <i>Bruce A. Griffin and Stephen C. Cunnane</i></p> <p>10 The Vitamins 218<br /> <i>David A. Bender</i></p> <p>11 Minerals and Trace Elements 280<br /> <i>JJ. Strain, Alison J. Yeates, and Kevin D. Cashman</i></p> <p>12 Phytochemicals 339<br /> <i>Gary Williamson</i></p> <p>13 Physical Activity: Concepts, Assessment Methods and Public Health Considerations 352<br /> <i>Angela Carlin, Marie H. Murphy, and Alison M. Gallagher</i></p> <p>14 Nutrition Research Methodology 367<br /> <i>J. Alfredo Mart</i><i>ínez, Estefania Toledo, and Miguel A. Martinez‐Gonzalez</i></p> <p>15 Food Safety: A Public Health Issue of Growing Importance 388<br /> <i>Catherine M. Burgess, Cristina Arroyo, Declan J. Bolton, Martin Danaher, Lisa O’Connor, Patrick J. O’Mahony, and Christina Tlustos</i></p> <p>16 Food and Nutrition: Policy and Regulatory Issues 418<br /> <i>Aideen McKevitt, James Gallagher, and Cassandra H. Ellis</i></p> <p>17 Food and Nutrition‐Related Diseases: The Global Challenge 439<br /> <i>Thomas R. Hill and Georg Lietz</i></p> <p>Introduction to Human Nutrition, Editor Biographies 453</p> <p>Index 456</p>

<p><b>Susan A. Lanham-New</b> is Head of the Department, Nutritional Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. <p><b>Thomas R. Hill</b> is Professor of Nutrition, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. <p><b>Alison M. Gallagher</b> is Head of the Doctoral College, Ulster University, Coleraine, NI. <p><b>Hester H. Vorster</b> is Emeritus Professor, North-West University, Potchefstroom, ZA.

<p><b>Introduction to Human Nutrition <br>Third Edition</b> <p>Now in its third edition, the best-selling Introduction to Human Nutrition continues to foster an integrated, broad knowledge of the discipline and presents the fundamental principles of nutrition science in an accessible way. With up-to-date coverage of a range of topics from food composition and dietary reference standards to phytochemicals and contemporary challenges of global food safety, this comprehensive text encourages students to think critically about the many factors and influences of human nutrition and health outcomes. <ul> <li>Offers a global, multidisciplinary perspective on food and nutrition</li> <li>Covers nutrition and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals</li> <li>Explores new developments in functional foods, supplements and food fortification, and future challenges for nutrition research and practice</li> <li>Explains the digestion, absorption, circulatory transport, and cellular uptake of nutrients</li> <li>Demonstrates the structure and characteristics of nutrients, and the relationship with disease prevention</li> </ul> <p>A primary text in nutritional science classes worldwide, Introduction to Human Nutrition is a vital resource for students in areas of nutrition, dietetics, and related subjects that involve principles of nutrition science.

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