Introduction to clinical nutrition /

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Author / Creator:	Sardesai, Vishwanath M., 1932-
Edition:	2nd ed. rev. and expanded.
Imprint:	New York : Marcel Dekker, Inc., c2003.
Description:	xvi, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Nutrition. Dietetics. Diet therapy. Nutrionally induced diseases. Nutritional Physiological Phenomena. Diet therapy. Dietetics. Nutrition. Nutritionally induced diseases.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4865048

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ISBN:	0824740939 (acid-free paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part I. Biology and Biochemistry
1. Introduction: Fundamentals of Nutrition
I.. Terminology
II.. The Need for a Variety of Foods
III.. Respiratory Quotient
IV.. The Need for Energy
V.. The Need for Digestion, Absorption, and Utilization of Nutrients
VI.. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
VII.. Adaptation
VIII.. Water as a Nutrient
IX.. Food Allergy
X.. Gene-Nutrient Interaction
Definitions
References
2. Digestion of Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins
I.. Introduction
II.. Carbohydrates
III.. Lipids
IV.. Proteins
V.. Malabsorption Syndromes
References
3. Requirements for Energy, Carbohydrates, Fat, and Proteins
I.. Energy
II.. Carbohydrates
III.. Fat
IV.. Proteins
V.. Use of Body Energy Sources During Hypometabolism and Hypermetabolism
References
4. Role of Essential Fatty Acids
I.. Fatty Acids
II.. Neutral Fat
III.. Properties of Fat
IV.. Dietary Sources and Health Effects of Trans Fatty Acids and Phytosterols
V.. Saturated Fatty Acids
VI.. Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
VII.. Essential Fatty Acids
References
5. Eicosanoids
I.. Prostaglandins
II.. Thromboxanes
III.. Prostacyclins
IV.. Leukotrienes
V.. Lipoxins
VI.. Cytochrome P450-Derived Products
VII.. Inhibitors of Eicosanoid Biosynthesis
VIII.. Effects of Diet on Eicosanoids
References
6. Inorganic Elements (Minerals)
I.. Essential Macrominerals
II.. Essential Trace Elements
III.. Ultratrace Minerals
References
7. Vitamins--An Overview
I.. Historical Perspective
II.. Definition
III.. Names
IV.. Classification
V.. Functions
VI.. Deficiency
VII.. Need for Supplements
VIII.. Hypervitaminosis
IX.. Antivitamins
X.. Enrichment of Foods
References
8. Fat-Soluble Vitamins
I.. Vitamin A
II.. Vitamin D
III.. Vitamin E
IV.. Vitamin K
References
9. Water-Soluble Vitamins I
I.. Thiamin--B[subscript 1]
II.. Riboflavin
III.. Niacin
IV.. Pantothenic Acid
V.. Biotin
References
10. Water-Soluble Vitamins II
I.. Folic Acid
II.. Vitamin B[subscript 12]
III.. Pyridoxine
IV.. Vitamin C--Ascorbic Acid
References
11. Vitamin-Like Substances
I.. Choline
II.. Carnitine
III.. Bioflavonoids
IV.. Lipoic Acid
V.. Coenzyme Q
VI.. Inositol
VII.. p-Aminobenzoic Acid
References
Part II. Special Nutritional Needs
12. Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Lactation
I.. Nutrition Prior to Pregnancy
II.. Nutrition During Pregnancy
III.. Nutrition During Lactation
References
13. Nutrition and Development
I.. Fetal Development
II.. Extrauterine Development
III.. Nutrition and Development During Infancy
IV.. Nutrition and Development During Childhood
V.. Nutrition and Development During Adolescence
References
14. Nutrition and Aging
I.. Aging
II.. Effect of Nutrition on Longevity
III.. Role of Antioxidants
IV.. Factors Affecting Nutrition Status
V.. Nutrient Requirements
VI.. Lifestyle
References
Part III. Nutrition and Specific Disorders
15. Nutritional Assessment
I.. Anthropometric Measurements
II.. Clinical Evaluation
III.. Laboratory Assessment
IV.. Dietary Assessment
References
16. Obesity and Eating Disorders
I.. Classification
II.. Pattern of Fat Deposition
III.. Prevalence
IV.. Causes of Obesity
V.. Assessment of Obesity
VI.. Medical Complications
VII.. Diet for Weight Reduction
VIII.. Fad Diets
IX.. Pharmacotherapy
X.. Eating Disorders
References
17. Cholesterol and Hyperlipidemia
I.. Cholesterol
II.. Lipoproteins and Lipid Transport
III.. Plasma Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Disease
IV.. Plasma Triglycerides and Risk of Heart Disease
V.. Dietary Management
VI.. Drug Therapy
VII.. Hypocholesterolemia
VIII.. Effects of Low Blood Cholesterol
IX.. Inborn Errors of Cholesterol Biosynthesis
References
18. Osteoporosis
I.. Factors Contributing to Bone Mass
References
19. Nutritional Aspects of Diabetes
I.. Classification and Epidemiology
II.. Diagnosis of Diabetes
III.. Mechanism of Insulin Action
IV.. Complications of Diabetes
V.. Dietary Management
VI.. Dietary Factors
VII.. Physical Activity
VIII.. Lifestyle Modification to Reduce Risk of Type II Diabetes
References
20. Nutritional Aspects of Genetic Disease
I.. Carbohydrate Metabolism
II.. Amino Acid Metabolism
III.. Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
IV.. Miscellaneous
V.. Summary
References
21. Nutritional and Metabolic Effects of Alcohol
I.. Absorption
II.. Distribution
III.. Nutritional Significance of Alcohol
IV.. Metabolism
V.. Rate of Alcohol Metabolism
VI.. Metabolic Effects of Alcohol
VII.. Effect of Alcohol on the Body
VIII.. Nutritional Implications
References
22. Nutritional Epidemiology
I.. Historical Perspective
II.. Techniques/Approaches
III.. Epidemiologic Measures
IV.. Significance of Epidemiological Studies
V.. Few Examples of Nutritional Studies
References
Part IV. Special Topics
23. Dietary Fiber
I.. Fiber
II.. Fiber and Disease
III.. Recommendations for Fiber Intake
IV.. Overconsumption of Fiber
V.. Sucrase Deficiency and Protection Against Colonic Disease--A Report
References
24. Antioxidants and Health
I.. Free Radicals
II.. Formation of Free Radicals
III.. Free Radicals in Biological Systems
IV.. Protection from Free Radicals
V.. Benefits of Free Radicals
VI.. Free Radicals and Diseases
VII.. Large Doses of Antioxidants
References
25. Toxicants Occurring Naturally in Foods and Additives
I.. Toxicants in Food
II.. Additives
References
26. Vegetarianism and Other Popular Nutritional Practices
I.. Vegetarianism
II.. Kosher Diet
III.. Zen Macrobiotic Diet
IV.. One-Emphasis Diets
V.. Organically Grown Foods
VI.. Natural Foods
VII.. Health Foods
VIII.. Megadoses of Vitamins and Nonvitamins
IX.. Hair Analysis
References
27. Nutritional Aspects of Biotransformation
I.. Detoxication Process
II.. Factors Affecting Detoxication
References
28. Nutraceuticals
I.. Introduction
II.. Interest in Nutraceuticals
III.. Fruits and Vegetables with Health-Promoting Properties
IV.. Need for Additional Research
V.. Seafood
VI.. Use of Biotechnology in the Food Industry
VII.. Dietary Modulation of Colonic Microorganisms
References
29. Alternative Medicine: Dietary Supplements
I.. History of Supplement Regulation in the United States
II.. Safety and Efficacy of Supplements
III.. German Commission E Report
IV.. Beneficial Effects
V.. Adverse Effects of Dietary Supplements
VI.. Alternative Medicine and Cancer
VII.. Supplements and the Elderly--Is There a Need?
VIII.. Why People Use Alternative Therapies
IX.. The Role of Physicians
X.. Conclusion
References
Index

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