Nutrition at a Glance introduces key nutrition facts, such as the role of key nutrients in maintaining health, and addresses concepts like nutrient metabolism, nutritional intake, and what constitutes an adequate diet. It covers food safety, allergy and intolerance, genetically modified foods (GM foods), diet-related diseases, and nutrigenomics. The book is superbly illustrated with full-color illustrations throughout, making complex topics more accessible. It includes nutrition ‘hot topics’ such as gene-nutrient interactions and dietary supplements, offering a comprehensive overview that appeals to an international audience with diverse dietary requirements. Suitable for post-docs and junior scientists in public health and dietetics, it features a companion website at http://www.ataglanceseries.com/nutrition with interactive multiple choice questions, abbreviations, a glossary, references, further reading, and Appendix B 1: Global dietary guidelines and Dietary Reference Intakes.
