{"product_id":"nutrition-a-very-short-introduction-9780199681921","title":"Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction","description":"In this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e, David Bender explains the basic elements of food, the balance between energy intake and exercise, the problems of over- and under-nutrition, and raises questions on the safety of nutritional supplements. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLooking broadly at what constitutes nutrition, Bender provides insight into a topic of wide interest and importance in today's world. With a look at diet in relation to nutrition, this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e provides an overview of the biochemistry of nutrition and the health risks associated with poor nutrition- including obesity and types of food allergies. It provides an essential guide to effectively understand the principles of, and necessary reasons for, a healthy diet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Bender is \u003c\/strong\u003eEmeritus Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry, University College London. He\u003cbr\u003ehas authored and co-authored several texts on nutrition, including \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Nutrition and Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e (CRC Press), now going into its 5th edition, the \u003cem\u003eA Dictionary of Food and Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e (2009), and \u003cem\u003eFood Tables and Labelling\u003c\/em\u003e (1999, with Arnold E. Bender). His research interests have been in the field of amino acid and vitamin nutritional biochemistry.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526917165330,"sku":"9780199681921","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a4ae9ce-8271-4904-9f2d-63db5f21048f.jpg?v=1731286250","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/nutrition-a-very-short-introduction-9780199681921","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}