PDF-(EBOOK)-The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health

The Vitamins Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health Fifth Edition provides the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitaminlike substances Healthrelated themes present insights into the use of vitamins not only for general nutritional balance but also as a factor in the prevention andor treatment of specific health issues such as overall immunity inflammatory diseases obesity and anemia Readers will gain an understanding of the roles vitamins play in gene expression and epigenetics providing important information on the further development of personalized medical treatments that will also allow them to establish appropriate dietary programs based on individual genetic profiles This cohesive wellorganized presentation of each vitamin includes key words case studies and coverage of the metabolic functions of appropriate vitamins The readability of this complex content is highly regarded by students instructors researchers and professionals alike br Includes diagnostic trees for vitamin deficiencies to help readers visually understand and recognize signs of specific deficiencies br Updated tables and figures throughout serve as quick references and support key takeaways br Provides learning aids such as callout boxes to increase comprehension and retention of important concepts br . Shining a Spotlight on the . Power of Vitamins. About the Campaign. The . Vitamins in Motion . campaign is an initiative to . raise awareness. and . advocate . for increased access, through . innovative solutions. Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. . Dr. Amani . Aliwi. . Alrasheedi. . Assoc. Prof. . Food & Nutrition Department. KAU. Definition and Characteristics. Vitamins are . carbon-containing compounds (organic) . that regulate a wide range of body processes.. Understanding Vitamins. Vitamins. Needed in small amounts. Not an energy source. Individual units rather than long chains. Essential for normal functioning, growth, and maintenance of the body. Understanding Vitamins. Topics. Vitamins. Water-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . B. vitamin . C. Fat-soluble . vitamins. vitamin . A. vitamin . D. vitamin . E. vitamin . K. 2. Vitamins . 3. Vitamins. Vitamins are micronutrients. - deficiency diseases . History of vitamins . :. The story of vitamin dates back to 18. th. century. . Sailors of this period knew that eating of liver cures a disease called night blindness and. 1. Vitamins. Organic compounds. . Required in small quantities. . Needed for a variety of biochemical functions.. They do not enter in tissue structure.. Cannot be synthesized by the body, . must be supplied by the diet.. Page . 1. C . STAY-C. ®. 50. B. 3. . Niacinamide. PC. A . Retinol. E . Vitamin E. B. 7. . Biotin. B. 5. . Panthenol. B. 9. . Folic Acid. B. 6. . Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. DSM is proud to have been part of this remarkable journey . Vitamins is the term used for a group of potent organic compounds which occur in minute quantities in food and which are essential for some specific body functions such as regulation, maintenance, growth and protection.. The fourth edition of this bestselling text will again provide the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Extensively revised and expanded on the basis of recent research findings with enlarged coverage of health effects of vitamin-like factors, it is ideally suited for students and an important reference for anyone interested in nutrition, food science, animal science or endocrinology. It contains a cohesive and well-organized presentation of each of the vitamins, as well as the history of their discoveries and current information about their roles in nutrition and health. Selected for inclusion in Doody\'s Core Titles 2013, an essential collection development tool for health sciences libraries Includes approximately 30% new material Substantial updates have been made to chapters on vitamins A, C, E, K, folate, and the quasi-vitamins Provides checklists of systems affected by vitamin deficiencies and food sources of vitamins Key concepts, learning objectives, vocabulary,case studies, study questions and additional reading lists are included making this ideally suited for students Thoroughly updated with important recent research results, including citations to key reports, many added tables and several new figures Addition of Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES III) data Updated Dietary Reference Values Want to boost energy and fight fatigue? Here is the list of 5 vital nutrients and vitamins that help fight tiredness. Read more! Multivitamins may be able to cover nutritional blind spots in your diet. 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