Newer Methods of Nutritional Biochemistry V2

Contributors to this Volume

Preface

Contents of Volume I


1 Body Composition

I. Concepts of Body Composition

II. Biochemical Composition of the Body

III. Methods of Measuring Composition

IV. Applications of Body Composition Data

V. Conclusions

References


2 Energy Metabolism

I. First Principles

II. Practical Considerations

III. The Need for Food in the Future

References


3 Growth and Pituitary Hormones

I. Introduction

II. Recent Trends in Investigation

III. Theories Concerning Action of Hormones

IV. Some General Effects of Hypophysectomy and Replacement Therapy

V. Metabolic Effects of Various Anterior Pituitary Preparations

VI. Enzymatic, Isotopic, and Subcellular Studies

VII. Observations with Human Growth Hormone (HGH) in Man

References


4 Utilization of Essential Amino Acids by Man

I. Introduction

II. Utilization of Essential Amino Acids in Free and Bound Form

III. Influence of Relative Proportions among Essential Amino Acids

IV. Influence of Dietary Nitrogen

V. Influence of the Individual Subject

References


5 "Abnormal Metabolites" of Amino Acid Origin

I. Introduction: General Aspects

II. Amino Acids as Abnormal Metabolites

III. Keto Acids as Abnormal Metabolites

IV. Phenolic Compounds as Abnormal Metabolites

V. Indolic Compounds as Abnormal Metabolites

VI. Imidazolic Compounds as Abnormal Metabolites

References