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Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
1st Edition, Volume 76 - October 22, 2015
Editor: Jeya Henry
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780128036068
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eBook ISBN:9780128036440
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Advances in Food and Nutrition Research recognizes the integral relationship between the food and nutritional sciences, bringing together outstanding and comprehensive reviews t…Read more
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Advances in Food and Nutrition Research recognizes the integral relationship between the food and nutritional sciences, bringing together outstanding and comprehensive reviews that highlight this relationship.
The book contains contributions that detail scientific developments in the broad areas of food science and nutrition, providing those in academia and industry with the latest information on emerging research in these constantly evolving sciences.
Provides the latest, important information for food scientists and nutritionists
Contains peer-reviewed articles by a panel of respected scientists
The go-to series on the topic of advances in food and nutrition research since 1948
Food scientists in academia and industry and professional nutritionists and dietitians.
Preface
Chapter One: Capsaicin and Related Food Ingredients Reducing Body Fat Through the Activation of TRP and Brown Fat Thermogenesis
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Brown Adipose Tissue and Energy Expenditure
3 Brown Adipose Tissue in Humans
4 TRP-Mediated Activation and Recruitment of BAT
5 Antiobesity Food Ingredients Activating and Recruiting BAT
6 Conclusion and Perspective
Chapter Two: School-Based Interventions to Reduce Obesity Risk in Children in High- and Middle-Income Countries
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 High-Income Countries
3 Middle-Income Countries
4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Chapter Three: Digestion and Postprandial Metabolism in the Elderly
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Health and Disease in the Elderly
3 Nutrition, Food Consumption, and Health in the Elderly
4 Digestive Responses in the Elderly: Digestion and Absorption
5 Postprandial Metabolism in Aging
6 Conclusion
Chapter Four: Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): Nutritional Properties and Plausible Health Benefits
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 History of Gotu kola and Ancient Uses
3 Morphology and Distribution
4 Processing and Usage of Gotu Kola
5 Nutrient Composition
6 Phytonutrients
7 Analytical Techniques for Important Nutrient Compounds
8 Major Health Benefits of Gotu Kola
9 Toxicity and Safety
10 Gaps in the Knowledge and Future Directions for Research
11 Conclusion
Index
No. of pages: 174
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 76
Published: October 22, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780128036068
eBook ISBN: 9780128036440
JH
Jeya Henry
Affiliations and expertise
Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Brenner Center for Molecular Medicine, Singapore
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