Full Description
Nutrition is a topic of wide interest and importance. In spite of growing understanding of the underlying biochemistry, and health campaigns such as 'five-a-day', increasing obesity and reported food allergies and eating disorders, as well as the widely advertised 'supposed' benefits of food supplements mean that a clear explanation of the basic principles of a healthy diet are vital.
In this Very Short Introduction, David Bender explains the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over- and under-nutrition, and raises the question of safety of nutritional supplements.
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Contents
1. Why eat? ; 2. Energy nutrition ; 3. Protein nutrition ; 4. Over-nutrition - problems of overweight and obesity ; 5. Diet and health ; 6. Under-nutrition ; 7. Vitamins and minerals ; 8. Functional foods, superfoods, and supplements ; Glossary
