Understanding nutrition / Rupert Collier.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Overview of food and nutrition -- Key nutrients for human health -- Role of minerals in human nutrition -- Dietary practices for healthy life -- Nutritional considerations during pregnancy.

"The science of human nutrition addresses the investigation of essential nutrient requirements in food necessary for sustaining human health and well-being. Human biological development is fostered by a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Macronutrients, which include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are among the primary classes of nutrients essential for the body and provide the energy and structural material for body metabolism. Micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, are required by the body in smaller quantities compared to macronutrients. Examples of essential dietary minerals include phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, potassium, chlorine, among others. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the human nutrition. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students"-- Back cover of the book.