"Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism" is current, relevant and designed to maximize clarity of essential concepts. This best-seller delivers its content in a student-friendly way. With new figures, art and updates throughout, the 9th edition sets the standard for the course through its ability to clearly explain even the most complex metabolic processes and concepts. Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses, the book gives students a solid understanding of digestion, absorption and metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates; examines the structures and functions of the water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins; the functions of water and major and trace minerals and provides information on nutrient food sources, recommended intakes, deficiency and toxicity and associations with disease. Students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition.