The Vitamins

by: Gerald F. Combs, Jr.

Author: Gerald F. Combs, Jr.

Publisher: Academic Press Inc

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 20 April 2012 (REV)

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ISBN: 0123819806 ISBN 13: 9780123819802

The Vitamins by Gerald F. Combs, Jr.

Provides advanced coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Suitable for those interested in nutrition, food science, animal science or endocrinology, this title provides a presentation of each of the vitamins, as well as the history of their discoveries and information about their roles in nutrition. Top page

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The fourth edition of this bestselling text will again provide the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Extensively revised and expanded on the basis of recent research findings with enlarged coverage of health effects of vitamin-like factors, it is ideally suited for students and an important reference for anyone interested in nutrition, food science, animal science or endocrinology. It contains a cohesive and well-organized presentation of each of the vitamins, as well as the history of their discoveries and current information about their roles in nutrition and health. This title includes approximately 30 per cent new material. Substantial updates have been made to chapters on vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, and the quasi-vitamins. It provides checklists of systems affected by vitamin deficiencies and food sources of vitamins. Key concepts, learning objectives, vocabulary,case studies, study questions and additional reading lists are included making this ideally suited for students. This title is thoroughly updated with important recent research results, including citations to key reports, many added tables and several new figures. It includes addition of Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES III) data and updated Dietary Reference Values. Top page