Previous ed. cataloged under Groff.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. I. Cells and Their Nourishment -- Ch. 1. Cell: A Microcosm of Life -- Ch. 2. Digestive System: Mechanism for Nourishing the Body -- Sect. II. Macronutrients and Their Metabolism -- Ch. 3. Carbohydrates -- Ch. 4. Fiber -- Ch. 5. Lipids -- Ch. 6. Protein -- Ch. 7. Integration and Regulation of Metabolism and the Impact of Exercise and Sport -- Ch. 8. Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Balance -- Sect. III. Regulatory Nutrients -- Ch. 9. Water-Soluble Vitamins -- Ch. 10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins -- Ch. 11. Macrominerals -- Ch. 12. Microminerals -- Ch. 13. Ultratrace Elements -- Sect. IV. Homeostatic Maintenance -- Ch. 14. Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Sect. V. Nutrition Knowledge Base -- Ch. 15. Experimental Design and Critical Interpretation of Research.

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