Nutrition: Chemistry and Biology, Second Edition

Content: Cover
 Half Title
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 About the Authors
 Series Preface
 Table of Contents
 Preface
 Chapter 1: The Elements of Life
 Macronutrients: The Energy Nutrients
 Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
 Chapter 3: Lipids
 Chapter 4: Proteins
 Micronutrients: The Catalysts
 Chapter 5: Vitamins
 Chapter 6: Minerals
 The Most Important Nutrient
 Chapter 7: Water
 Bioavailability of Nutrients
 Chapter 8: Nutrient Digestion
 Chapter 9: Nutrient Absorption
 Cellular Metabolism
 Chapter 10: Body Energy
 Chapter 11: Components of Cells
 Energy Utilization
 Chapter 12: Catabolic Pathways. Chapter 13: Anabolic PathwaysChapter 14: Nucleic Acids, Genes, and Protein Synthesis
 Metabolic Aspects
 Chapter 15: Free Radicals, Lipid Peroxidation, and the Antioxidants
 Chapter 16: Digestive and Metabolic Interactions Between Medications and Nutrients/Foods
 Chapter 17: Nutrient Metabolism and Dietary Recommendations
 Appendices and Index
 Appendix A: Review of Chemistry and Biology Concepts of Importance in Nutrition
 Appendix B: Photosynthesis and Energy Transfer
 Appendix C: References
 Index.