Human Health and Nutrition : New Research

Content: HUMAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION: NEW RESEARCH
 HUMAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION NEW RESEARCH
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 Contents
 Preface
 Chapter I: Obesity and Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Review of Population Based Studies
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Physiology of Iron Metabolism
 Pathophysiology of Iron Metabolism Related to Obesity
 Treatment of Obesity-Related Iron Deficiency
 Conclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter II: Determinants of Zinc Transport in Humans: Zinc Status, Exercise, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Whole Body Zinc Homeostasis Cellular Zinc HomeostasisDeterminants of Zinc Transport
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter III: Protein Supplementation and Athlete Performance
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Daily Protein Requirements
 Protein Supplementation
 Protein Sources
 Amino Acids versus Whole Protein Which Has Greater Benefit?
 Soy Protein vs. Animal Protein Consumption
 Importance of Leucine for Muscle Protein Synthesis
 Protein Timing --
Acute Effects
 How Much Protein Should Be Consumed per Ingestion?
 Safety
 Summary
 References Chapter IV: Efficacy and Safety of Guanidinoacetic Acid Supplementation in Healthy Men and WomenAbstract
 Introduction
 Methods
 Results
 Discussion
 Conclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter V: Supplementation with Methyl Donors during Guanidinoacetic Acid Loading in Humans
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Methods
 Results
 Discussion
 Conclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter VI: New Forms of Creatine in Human Nutrition
 Abstract
 Introduction
 History of Creatine
 Metabolism of Creatine
 Creatine in Sport
 Creatine As a Therapeutic Agent
 Novel Forms of Creatine The Future of CreatineConclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter VII: The Impact of Human Intervention Studies on the Evaluation of Medicinal Plant Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Methods
 Results
 Discussion
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter VIII: The Role of Edible Wild Plants in Human Nutrition: Ethnobotanical Uses and Nutritional Properties. The Case Study of Umbria, Central Italy
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Methods
 Results
 Conclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter IX: Factors influencing Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Adolescents
 Abstract Fruit and Vegetable Global OutlookAdolescents and Diet
 Individual Factors
 Social Factors
 Environmental Factors
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter X: A New Perspective in Physical Inactivity Related Mechanisms of Muscle Mass Loss
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Sarcopenia and Dynapenia
 Assessing Muscle Mass and Strengthin Aging Studies
 Tensiomyography --
A New Measure for Sarcopenia, Dynapenia or Both?
 Conclusion
 References
 Index