Present Knowledge in Nutrition: Basic Nutrition and Metabolism, Eleventh Edition, provides an accessible, referenced source on the most current information in the broad field of nutrition.
Although its underlying concept is a relatively simple one-the measurement of the human body and its parts-anthropometry employs a myriad of methods and instruments, and is useful for a variety of purposes, from understanding the impact of disease on individuals to tracking changes in populations over time.
The present book collects selected contributions from researchers working in the field of food science, and participating at the second spring school for "e;Food Quality, Safety and Technology,"e; which was held in Botucatu (Sao Paulo, Brazil), from September 24th to 27th, 2012, at the Botucatu Campus of the Universidade Estadual Paulista "e;Julio Mesquita Filho"e; (UNESP).
Le Québec possède un trésor méconnu: un ensemble de 24 livres d’Heures augmentés de 50 pièces connexes (feuillets de livres démembrés, enluminures découpées, etc.
Acacias: The Genus Acacia (sensu lato) is an evidence-based treatment of this supergenus, through the eyes of a clinical pharmacognosist and integrative medicine specialist.
In diesem Buch erfahren interessierte Laien, wie sie durch eine leicht veränderte Ernährungsweise nicht nur dem Körper, sondern auch Gehirn und Geist Gutes tun können.
The automobile is one of the inventions that have made a decisive contribution to human mobility, and consequently it has become an inseparable part of modern human society.
This Brief examines the impact of the Oxford Transport Strategy in central Oxford as a means of assessing the effect of reduced traffic congestion in the city centre on its sustainability.
In der Lebensmittelhygiene spielt bisher die Einschätzung krankhafter Veränderungen in der Körpermuskulatur von Fischen im Vergleich zum mikrobiellen Verderb und der Kontamination mit pathogenen Erregern und Umweltchemikalien eine relativ untergeordnete Rolle.
Dietary Fiber: Properties, Recovery and Applications explores the properties and health effects of dietary fiber, along with new trends in recovery procedures and applications.
The objective of the present edited book is to encompass studies from both developed and developing countries of Asia, Africa Europe, and Americas, to understand and present a comparative scenario of the climate change and other environmental determinants of health and disease in geographically diversified countries.
This is the second volume in a 2-volume compendium that is the go-to source for both research- and practice-oriented information on the importance of branched chain amino acids in maintaining the nutritional status and overall health of individuals, especially those with certain disease conditions.
The contributors to this volume were born in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong; they have been immigrants, foreign students, settlers, permanent residents, citizens, and-above all-"e;travelers.
This book presents the latest evidence-based approach in diagnosis and management of the aging of both individuals and society from a gerontology perspective.
This comprehensive and updated book focuses on breastfeeding and its long-term effects which affect health and development, providing a protective metabolic programming against chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome and hypertension.
Written and edited by a team of industry experts, this exciting new volume covers clean energy production from sewage and biomass while achieving a zero-waste strategy.
Drinking: Behavior and Belief in Modern History explores the complex and multifaceted role of alcohol in shaping cultures, societies, and behaviors throughout modern history.
Eat smarter and boost your heart health with this low cholesterol cookbook and action plan Switching to a new heart-healthy diet can seem like a daunting task.
This book aims to provide evidence of the impact of climate change and urbanization on cities' urban environments thus on human health and wellbeing; and principles and methods for the improvement of the resilience of a city to extreme weather and long-term climatic changes through case studies.
This book furthers appreciation of key pieces in American literature from the Chicano Movement by placing them in the context of history, society, and culture.