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Human Nutrition: From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life by Francesco Visioli (Professor of Human Nutrition, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Italy)

Human Nutrition: From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life presents an integrated approach on how nutrients and non-nutrients affect cellular biochemistry, and how, in turn, they shape human physiology. Over the course of 8 chapters, and covering topics ranging from the importance of diet on health to nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, this book debunks myths and provides readers with the knowledge they need to critically interpret and navigate nutrition information. Intended for nutritionists, dieticians, pharmacists, public health professionals, and others working in related fields, this book provides a comprehensive source on advances in human nutrition.

About Francesco Visioli (Professor of Human Nutrition, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Italy)

Francesco Visioli is Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Padova. His research concerns from (poly)phenols to essential fatty acids and ranges from molecular biology to human trials. He is a highly prolific and cited scientist frequently invited to give talks worldwide.

Table of Contents

1. Importance of diet on health 2. Epidemiology: Opportunities and current limitations 3. Studying dietary components: How to do it and how not to do it 4. Macronutrients and health. A brief critical overview 5. Longevity and diets. What do the Japanese and Mediterranean diets share 6. What the future of human nutrition holds 7. Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Feeding, Calorie Restriction: facts or fads? 8. The current and future use of precision nutrition

Additional information

NGR9780128240052
9780128240052
0128240059
Human Nutrition: From Molecular Biology to Everyday Life by Francesco Visioli (Professor of Human Nutrition, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Italy)
New
Paperback
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
2024-06-10
222
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