The Vitamines
Author : Casimir Funk
Publisher :
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 29,99 MB
Release : 1922
Category :
ISBN :
The Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Author : H. DeLuca
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,71 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461588707
Book Description
The first demonstration of the existence of a vitamin and the full recognition of this fact are often attributed to the work of McCollum, who found that a sub stance in butterfat and cod-liver oil was necessary for growth and health of ani mals fed purified diets. It became obvious that an organic substance present in microconcentrations was vital to growth and reproduction of animals. Following the coining of the word vitamine by Funk, McCollum named this fat-soluble sub stance vitamin A. We can, therefore, state that vitamin A was certainly one of the first known vitamins, yet its function and the function of the other fat-soluble vitamins had remained largely unknown until recent years. However, there has been an explosion of investigation and new information in this field, which had remained quiescent for at least two or three decades. It is now obvious that the fat-soluble vitamins function quite differently from their water-soluble counter parts. We have learned that vitamin D functions by virtue of its being converted in the kidney to a hormone that functions to regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism. This new endocrine system is in the process of being elucidated in detail, and in addition, the medical use of these hormonal forms of vitamin D in the treatment of a variety of metabolic bone diseases has excited the medical com munity.
The Vitamins
Author : Gerald F. Combs Jr.
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 13,49 MB
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0123819814
Book Description
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
Diet and Health
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309039940
Book Description
Diet and Health examines the many complex issues concerning diet and its role in increasing or decreasing the risk of chronic disease. It proposes dietary recommendations for reducing the risk of the major diseases and causes of death today: atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (including heart attack and stroke), cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, and dental caries.
The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book
Author : Shari Lieberman
Publisher :
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 31,2 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Minerals in the body
ISBN :
Book Description
Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 21,43 MB
Release : 2000-08-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309069491
Book Description
This volume is the newest release in the authoritative series of quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets for healthy people. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) is the newest framework for an expanded approach developed by U.S. and Canadian scientists. This book discusses in detail the role of vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and the carotenoids in human physiology and health. For each nutrient the committee presents what is known about how it functions in the human body, which factors may affect how it works, and how the nutrient may be related to chronic disease. Dietary Reference Intakes provides reference intakes, such as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), for use in planning nutritionally adequate diets for different groups based on age and gender, along with a new reference intake, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), designed to assist an individual in knowing how much is "too much" of a nutrient.
The Vitamin Solution
Author : Romy Block
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 22,10 MB
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1631520156
Book Description
Are you confused about vitamins? Unsure of which ones you need for optimal health, and what levels are safe? You’re not alone. Many people’s health issues could be improved with vitamins—if they only knew how to use them. In this award-winning book, The Vitamin Solution, Drs. Romy Block and Arielle Levitan provide a common-sense, medically sound approach to using vitamins to improve your diet, exercise plan, and overall health. In clear, accessible, language, they explain which vitamins and supplements can be helpful, which can be harmful, and which are altogether unnecessary; explore health topics including migraine, hair loss, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, hot flashes, and more; and address preventive care, providing insights on topics such as screening tests, weight loss, and preserving memory. Illuminating and accessible, The Vitamin Solution is an indispensable guide to safely incorporating vitamins and supplements into any lifestyle—one that will leave readers educated, informed, and armed with simple, everyday strategies for bettering their health.
Nutritional Biochemistry of the Vitamins
Author : David A. Bender
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 11,63 MB
Release : 2003-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139437739
Book Description
An authoritative and comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the vitamins, their metabolic functions and the scientific basis for setting recommended intakes for the prevention of deficiency and promotion of optimum health. This publication will be a valuable reference for students and specialists alike in the field of nutritional biochemistry.
Eat for Life
Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 34,87 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309040493
Book Description
Results from the National Research Council's (NRC) landmark study Diet and health are readily accessible to nonscientists in this friendly, easy-to-read guide. Readers will find the heart of the book in the first chapter: the Food and Nutrition Board's nine-point dietary plan to reduce the risk of diet-related chronic illness. The nine points are presented as sensible guidelines that are easy to follow on a daily basis, without complicated measuring or calculatingâ€"and without sacrificing favorite foods. Eat for Life gives practical recommendations on foods to eat and in a "how-to" section provides tips on shopping (how to read food labels), cooking (how to turn a high-fat dish into a low-fat one), and eating out (how to read a menu with nutrition in mind). The volume explains what protein, fiber, cholesterol, and fats are and what foods contain them, and tells readers how to reduce their risk of chronic disease by modifying the types of food they eat. Each chronic disease is clearly defined, with information provided on its prevalence in the United States. Written for everyone concerned about how they can influence their health by what they eat, Eat for Life offers potentially lifesaving information in an understandable and persuasive way. Alternative Selection, Quality Paperback Book Club
The Complete Book of Vitamin and Mineral Counts
Author : Corinne T. Netzer
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 1997-01-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0440613671
Book Description
The importance of a balanced and healthful diet cannot be overemphasized. But how can you be sure you are getting all of the nutrients your body requires? The Complete Book of Vitamin and Mineral Counts has the information you need. Find out which vitamins and minerals are in the food you eat--and what you may have to add to your diet. For example, are you trying to boost your immune system? You need zinc, and one of the best natural sources is in whole grain products like bran cereals. Worried about osteoporosis but don't like milk? Canned salmon is a good alternative to step up your calcium intake. Research has shown how important it is for pregnant women to get enough folic acid, but from where? Try spinach--which will also give you the extra dose of vitamin A your pregnancy calls for at the same time. A new index speeds your access to specific foods and nutrients. Plus comprehensive information on each essential vitamin and mineral--its function, best sources, RDA, and toxicity.
