The important Third Edition of this successful book conveys a modern and integrated picture of metabolism and metabolic regulation. Explaining difficult concepts with unequalled clarity, author Keith Frayn provides the reader with an essential guide to the subject. Covering topics such as energy balance, body weight regulation and how the body copes with extreme situations, this book illustrates how metabolic regulation allows the human body to adapt to many different conditions. Changes throughout the new edition include:
* Extensive chapter updates
* Clear and accessible 2-color diagrams
* Q&A sections online at www.wiley.com/go/frayn to facilitate learning
Frayn has written a book which will continue to be an extremely valuable tool for scientists, practitioners and students working and studying across a broad range of allied health sciences including medicine, biochemistry, nutrition, dietetics, sports science and nursing.
Keith N. Frayn
Diabetes Endocrinology Endokrinologie Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen Health & Social Care Medical Science Medizin Metabolism & Biochemistry of Nutrition Metabolismus Stoffwechsel u. Biochemie der Ernährung
"It is hard to find a textbook that gives a better basis forthe understanding of Human metabolism and nutrition, that is sowell designed and actually quite fun to read as this one. This bookis my first choice for a textbook for my medical students and fornursing school too. It is well suited for any kind of studies ofmetabolism at a higher level because of its ease at explaining thebasics and the frameworks needed for the understanding ofmetabolism. It is the first book I give to my doctorial studentswhen they need to freshen up their knowledge and the basics inmetabolism when starting research in clinical nutrition andmetabolism...if anyone is looking for the most interesting and funbook to read as an in depth introduction to human metabolism andnutrition, this is it!" (Clinical Nutrition, December2010)
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