Introduction to Human Nutrition: A Global Perspective on Food and Nutrition
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چکیده
• Human nutrition is a complex, multifaceted scientifi c domain indicating how substances in foods provide essential nourishment for the maintenance of life. • To understand, study, research, and practice nutrition, a holistic integrated approach from molecular to societal level is needed. • Optimal, balanced nutrition is a major determinant of health. It can be used to promote health and well-being, to prevent illhealth and to treat disease. • The study of the structure, chemical and physical characteristics, and physiological and biochemical effects of the more than 50 nutrients found in foods underpins the understanding of nutrition.
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