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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 9th Edition

Sareen S. Gropper, Timothy P. Carr

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism 9th Edition by Sareen S. Gropper/Timothy P. Carr
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Overview

"Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism" is current, relevant and designed to maximize clarity of essential concepts. This best-seller delivers its content in a student-friendly way. With new figures, art and updates throughout, the 9th edition sets the standard for the course through its ability to clearly explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses, the book gives students a solid understanding of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates; examines the structures and functions of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and major and trace minerals and provides information on nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity and associations with disease. Students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition.

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Meet the Authors

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Sareen S. Gropper

Sareen Gropper is a professor with the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University; she also has a secondary appointment with the University’s College of Medicine. Dr. Gropper is a Registered Dietitian and has expertise in nutrient metabolism as well as medical nutrition.

Timothy P. Carr

Timothy Carr is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His area of expertise is nutrient metabolism in health and disease.

What's New

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  • VISUAL LEARNING REINVENTED: Enhanced full-color images and new figures are included. Visuals engage students while clarifying concepts, physiological processes and metabolic pathways.
  • EXPANDED INSIGHTS: More content on key biochemical, physiological and/or nutritional topics, as well as additional discussions on clinical conditions and their associations with nutrients, reflect the latest research and current practice.
  • NEW & EXPANDED TABLES: More information is available on the vitamin and mineral contents of foods.
  • INNOVATIVE VIEWS THAT SPARK ENGAGEMENT: Two all-new, end-of-chapter, cutting-edge Perspectives incorporate the latest research and pique student interest.

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  • TOOLS FOR SUCCESS: Student learning aids include chapter outlines, summaries, study questions, a thorough index and a glossary.
  • FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS: Presenting topics to students in a systematic, logical manner, the text's cells-to-systems approach focuses on normal nutrition, metabolism and physiological function in humans.
  • SEE THE SCIENCE: Figures present key concepts in a straightforward manner that helps students visualize biochemical and physiological events.
  • Boxed features provide additional information on current topics of interest relevant to the subject matter.

Table of Contents

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Section I: CELLS AND THEIR NOURISHMENT.
1. The Cell: A Microcosm of Life – Fueled by Nutrients.
2. The Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body.
Section II: MACRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR METABOLISM.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Fiber.
5. Lipids.
6. Protein.
7. Integration of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise.
8. Energy Expenditure and Body Composition.
Section III: THE REGULATORY NUTRIENTS.
9. Water-Soluble Vitamins.
10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins.
11. Major Minerals.
12. Water and Electrolytes.
13. Essential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.
14. Nonessential Trace and Ultratrace Minerals.

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MindTap for Gropper/Carr's "Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism," 9th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course to provide engaging content, challenge every individual and build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap gives you ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or notes in the eBook. Assess students with engaging activities and quizzes focused on personalizing their nutrition journey. Students can also interact with the Diet & Wellness Plus analysis software to learn more about their diet, activity and healthy behaviors and create profiles to learn about the health and nutrition of others with access to over 100,000 foods, including global and brand name items, along with Added Sugars in reports.