Case studies in physiology and nutrition / Lynne Berdanier, Carolyn D. Berdanier.

Author/creator Berdanier, Lynne
Other author Berdanier, Carolyn D.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press, ©2010.
Description156 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Clinical biochemistry--Case studies.
Nutritionally induced diseases--Case studies.
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena--Problems and Exercises.
Homeostasis--Problems and Exercises.
Metabolic Diseases--Problems and Exercises.
Nutrition Disorders--Problems and Exercises.

Contents How to use this book -- Disease -- Homeostasis -- Blood -- You are what you eat -- How is food used? -- We are what we inherit -- Pets and people -- Food and health -- Stones and bones -- Age and nutrition -- Getting from here to there - muscle.
Abstract "Today's knowledge of human health demands a multidisciplinary understanding of medically related sciences, and Case Studies in the Physiology of Nutrition answers the call. Dedicated to the integration of nutrition science with physiology, this text cohesively incorporates descriptions of human problems in order to stimulate students' critical thinking about how the body integrates various physiological factors to maintain homeostasis. This textbook uses short story-type case studies about fictional individuals who have health problems in order to address a range of issues in an approachable manner. The studies vary in difficulty, with some being straightforward with very simple answers, while others require in-depth thinking and literature research to solve. Each study presents patient background, symptoms, clinical finding, and questions to ponder. Upon qualifying course adoption, this book also includes a valuable instructor's manual, which provides solutions to exercises, problem analysis, and resolution to each case study."--Publisher's description.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2009027560
ISBN9781420088779 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1420088777 (pbk. : alk. paper)