| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
107 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Series |
A very short introduction ; 390 |
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Very short introductions.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 101) and index. |
| Contents |
Why eat? -- Energy nutrition -- Protein nutrition -- Over-nutrition: problems of overweight and obesity -- Diet and health -- Under-nutrition -- Vitamins and minerals -- Functional foods, superfoods, and supplements. |
| Summary |
"Despite campaigns such as 'five-a-day', and an increased understanding of the underlying biochemistry, health issues such as obesity, food allergies, and eating disorders are on the rise, demonstrating the vital importance of a basic understanding of the principles of a healthy diet. In this [book, the author] explores the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over-and-under-nutrition, and questions of safety regarding nutritional supplements." -- Publisher description. |
| Subject |
Nutrition.
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Food.
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Diet.
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| ISBN |
9780199681921 |
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0199681929 |
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