Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition

About This Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference work available in the field of human nutrition. Fully revised and updated, this landmark edition brings together contributions from hundreds of leading experts worldwide to provide an unparalleled resource for students, researchers, clinicians, and health professionals.

This definitive encyclopedia covers the full breadth of nutritional science, including:

• Macronutrients and micronutrients — functions, metabolism, and dietary requirements
• Nutritional assessment and dietary analysis methods
• Nutrition across the life cycle — from infancy to older adulthood
• Diet and chronic disease prevention (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer)
• Food composition, bioavailability, and nutrient interactions
• Global nutrition, food security, and public health
• Sports nutrition and physical performance
• Clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets
• Emerging research and future directions in nutritional science

Whether you are a clinician, researcher, dietitian, or student, the Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Third Edition is the essential reference that belongs on every nutrition professional's shelf.