Role of Fats in Human Nutrition
Author | : A. J. Vergroesen |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 1989-01-28 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015015494191 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Role of Fats in Human Nutrition written by A. J. Vergroesen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1989-01-28 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This book reviews the current understanding of essential fatty acids and their role in human nutrition. It is intended to serve as a major textbook and reference source for students, dieticians, specialists in internal medicine, biologists and biochemists in this field. Topics include: dietary lipids and malignant tumour development; factors influencing fatty acid chain elongation and desaturation; the role of fats and EFAs for energy and cell structures in the growth of fetus and neonate; metabolic and nutritional aspects of long-chain fatty acids of marine origin; the significance of fish and fish-oil enriched food for prevention and therapy of ischaemic cardiovascular disease; the role of fat in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus; and Vitamins E and A.