physiological, and molecular perspective. Figures help illustrate the content and bring the meaning to life to enhance the reader s understanding. Complex pathways, for example, are presented in a student-friendly fashion, as are diagrams that illustrate metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. Multiple elements within the text, such as Here s Where You Have Been and Here s Where You Are Going, help drive home key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. Topics covered include: cell aging, damage and repair systems; human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities; microflora and satiety/hunger mechanisms; macronutrients during exercise and the role of liquids and sports drinks; prevalent diseases in western cultures such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis

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