Handbook of Nutritional Disorders

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part I: Introduction
	Chapter 1 Healthy Nutrition
		Overview
		The Role of Nutrition
		Health Promotion
		Food, Energy, and Nutrients
			Energy
			Carbohydrates
			Lipids
			Proteins
			Vitamins
			Minerals
			Water
		Further Reading
	Chapter 2 Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
		Overview
		The Digestive System
			Gastrointestinal Tract
			Accessory Digestive Organs
		Digestion
		Absorption
		Metabolism
			Glycogenesis
		Elimination
		Further Reading
Part II: Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism
	Chapter 3 Diabetes Mellitus
		Overview
		Structure of the Pancreas
			Alpha Cells
			Beta Cells
			Delta Cells
			F (PP) cells
			The Role of Insulin in Metabolism
			Insulin Resistance
			Hypoglycemia
			Hyperglycemia
		Types of Diabetes Mellitus
			Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
			Gestational Diabetes
			Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
			Neonatal Diabetes
		Obesity and Diabetes
		Dietary Components
		Diabetic