Author : Thomas Geoffrey Taylor
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Book Synopsis The Importance of Vitamins to Human Health by : Thomas Geoffrey Taylor
Download or read book The Importance of Vitamins to Human Health written by Thomas Geoffrey Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The Proceedings of a 1978 British symposium onvitamin nutrition and human health are presented fordoctors, nutritionists, and researchers. New methodologiesfor determination of water- and fat-soluble vitamins in foodare reviewed. Current information is presented on thebiochemical aspects of folic acid and vitamins A, B6, B12,D, and E. The dietary adequacy of vitamins C and B1 in urbanand industrialized populations is explored. Vitamindeficiencies and their relationship to disease are examinedin reference to malabsorption, liver disease, andhospitalization. Other specific topics include the effectsof riboflavin deficiency on erythrocytes, and the preventionand treatment of rickets. An overall view of human vitaminneeds mentions drug-vitamin interactions, recommendedintakes, and vitamin therapy for disease and aging. Foodenrichment and the effects of food processing on vitaminstability are also discussed. (cj).