Author:
Frayn, K. N. (Keith N.) author.
ImprintCambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2022.
Descriptionxx, 182 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Note:What is metabolism? -- Metabolic fuels -- Metabolic pathways -- Communication systems in human metabolism -- ATP: the common currency of metabolic energy -- Metabolism in daily life -- Metabolism is so adaptable -- Metabolic interactions between nutrients -- Metabolic disorders.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-168) and index.
Note:Written for anyone interested in how diet, nutrition and exercise affect our metabolism, this concise book explains clearly the metabolic processes that underlie all aspects of our daily lives. It dispels common misconceptions about human metabolism and enables readers to approach critically information about diet and lifestyle.
