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    Nutrition by Bender, David;

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series: Very Short Introductions;

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    Product details:

    • Publisher OUP Oxford
    • Date of Publication 26 June 2014

    • ISBN 9780199681921
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages128 pages
    • Size 174x113x7 mm
    • Weight 122 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations Approximately 10 black and white illustrations
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    Short description:

    There is much conflicting information about diet and health; with issues such as obesity and food allergies increasing worldwide despite healthy eating campaigns such as 'five-a-day'. In this Very Short Introduction, David Bender provides a simple but authoritative guide to the main principles of human nutrition and a healthy diet.

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    Long 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.

    ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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    Table of Contents:

    Why eat?
    Energy nutrition
    Protein nutrition
    Over-nutrition - problems of overweight and obesity
    Diet and health
    Under-nutrition
    Vitamins and minerals
    Functional foods, superfoods, and supplements
    Glossary

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