The Meaning of Human Nutrition
Pergamon Bio-Medical Sciences Series
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1973
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Authors: Mina W. Lamb, Margarette L. Harden
- Editor: Roger Maickel
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 1 7 0 7 9 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 3 7 9 6 - 4
The Meaning of Human Nutrition presents information basic to human nutrition. An effort is made to relate food and human nutrition to the history of man's struggle for survival and… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Meaning of Human Nutrition presents information basic to human nutrition. An effort is made to relate food and human nutrition to the history of man's struggle for survival and to efforts to control the environment to his advantage. Several lists of events are included to relate these efforts chronologically in history to show how great discoveries or ideas have evolved gradually. This book has 10 chapters; the first of which provides an overview of the study of human nutrition. Basic concepts about human nutrition are then introduced, including the early man's concepts about food and survival on earth as well as the relationship between man's dietary problems and technological changes. The role of government in a democratic society to sponsor education and well-being of all citizens is also considered. The chapters that follow focus on growth and development as indicators of nutritional status, food guides to nutrition, nutrient content of food, and recommended dietary allowances. The book discusses as well the body's need for nutrients and its use of energy, protein as a source of amino acids, and the importance of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. The final chapter analyzes consumer concerns about food and nutrition. This monograph is designed as a textbook to help students develop deeper knowledge and understanding of human nutrition.
Preface
Section 1 The Study of Nutrition
Overview of the Study of Human Nutrition
Technics to Establish Validity of Information
Section 2 Basic Concepts about Human Nutrition
Early Concepts about Food and Survival
Current Basic Concepts of Nutrition
Governmental and Educational Influences on Nutrition
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 3 Growth and Development as Indicators of Nutritional Status
Developmental Progress of Man
Assessment of Body Size
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 4 Dietary Specifications to Meet Nutritional Needs
Everyday Food Guides to Nutrition
Recommended Dietary Allowances
Nutrient Content of Food
Dietary Analysis as a Tool in Education and Research
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 5 The Body's Need for Nutrients: Dietary Supply
Food as a Source of Energy
Digestibility of Foods
Potential Energy Value of Diets
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 6 The Body's Use of Energy
Metabolism of Energy in Man
Facets of Energy Expenditure
Energy Balance and Weight Control
Application of Skill in Nutrition Education
Section 7 Protein as a Source of Amino Acids
The Role of Protein in Life
Dietary Need for Amino Acids (Protein)
Proteins in Foods
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 8 Mineral Elements in Human Nutrition
Inorganic Nutrients in the Human Body
Dietary Mineral Supply and the Developmental Stage of the Individual
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 9 Vitamins in Human Nutrition
Concept of Micronutrients
Characteristics of Vitamins
Sources of Vitamins
Inventory of Knowledge
Section 10 The Concern of the Consumer for Food and Nutrition
Problems Facing the Consumer of Food
Governmental Protection of the Food Consumer
Nongovernmental and Private Services for the Consumer
Responsibility of the Food Consumer
Inventory of Knowledge
Finish
Appendixes A Common Symbols for Use in Nutrition Education
Appendixes B Answers to Inventory of Knowledge
Appendixes C Symbols for Some Chemical Elements Used in Nutrition
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1973
- No. of pages (eBook): 292
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780080170794
- eBook ISBN: 9781483137964
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