Nutritional Biochemistry

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Carbohydrates. 3. Lipids. 4. Proteins. 5. Energy. 6. Protein energy malnutrition. 7. Fat-soluble vitamins. 8. Water-soluble vitamins. 9. Macro minerals. 10. Micro minerals. 11. Antioxidants. 12. Fluid electrolyte homeostasis. 13. Hormone and nutrient interactions. 14. Immunology and nutrition. 15. Sports nutrition. 16. Nutrient-drug interaction. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index.

"Nutritional Biochemistry deals with the biochemical relationship between diet and health. This book describes the importance of the nutrients in the human diet, elaborating on the biochemical aspects of each of the important nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. Each category is explained systematically in terms of its function, absorption metabolism, deficiency, treatment and prevention. This book also discusses the interaction between nutrients and drugs and hormones in detail."