Human Nutrition (14^th Ed.)

The most complete review of human nutrition, ideal for those looking for a deeper grounding in the subject before pursuing a career in the discipline. Selling Points: · Features chapters from global experts, ensuring consistently rigorous coverage · Chapters cover a broad range of disciplines, to help students develop a complete understanding of the subject New to this Edition: · Over half the chapters feature brand new authors to the 14th edition, providing a contemporary view of specialist subjects. · New material covers food sustainability, the gut microbiome, dementia, the social impact of alcohol consumption, and the implications of climate change on food security. · Emerging trends are highlighted and discussed, including global malnutrition and food safety policy. · COVID-19 is discussed in the context of diet and nutritional status. · Now available as an e-book enhanced with embedded material, including auto-marked multiple-choice questions to accompany each chapter, extended coverage of topics included in the book and curated links to sources of further information online, offering a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.

Catherine Geissler is Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition, King’s College London, UK and Secretary General of the International Union of Nutritional Sciences. Hilary Powers is Professor Emerita of Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Sheffield, UK.