This book presents recent developments and research discoveries in the areas of inflammation and related chronic diseases. The first part of the book provides an introduction to inflammation with special reference to aspects that can be modified by nutrition and physical activit…
Describes how plants respond genetically and physiologically to nutrients at the cellular and whole-plant levels and under stress. Essential information for the implementation of low-impact sustainable agriculture globally.
This book contains 19 chapters in 3 sections on absorption and metabolism of nutrients, feed evaluation methods, and intake and utilization. It is designed to be an advanced level textbook for final year undergraduate and graduate students in animal science.
Abstract: An authoritative text presents a comprehensive andcomprehensible review of the compositional, nutritional, immunological differences and similarities of human milk, cow's milk, and infant formulas. Compositional comparisons of human milk and cow's milk with respect to …
Health effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in seafoods
by Martin, Roy E., Simopoulos, Artemis P., Conference on Health Effects of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Seafoods, Washington, D.C.), Kifer, Robert R., National Institutes of Health (U.S.)., Nutrition Coordinating Committee, National Fisheries Institute
An extensive revision of the 1985 first edition, this volume combines the biochemistry and functionality of all food components. It provides broad coverage and specific descriptions of selected, major foods, as well as such elements as biotechnology-engineered foods and food pat…
Plants are a major source of nutrition in our diet, and offer an array of health benefits, yet many Western diets are still over-reliant upon animal-based foods. Growing evidence suggests that this emphasis on foods of animal origin may be linked to increased incidences of cance…
This book provides a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestive health. Part 1 is a general overview of carbohydrates that function as prebiotics or fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more in depth examination of specific carbohydrates for digestive health and applica…