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Written for the upper-level undergrad or graduate level majors course, Advanced Human Nutrition, Third Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective.  Through it's writing style and clear figures and illustrations, the Third Edition clearly outlines metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. A variety of pedagogical elements within the text, such as “Here’s Where You Have Been” and “Here’s Where You Are Going,” help clarify key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life.

Topics covered include:

• human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities
• macronutrients during exercise and the role of liquids and sports drinks
• cell aging, damage and repair systems
• microflora and satiety/hunger mechanisms
• prevalent diseases in western cultures such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis