Hardcover: 968 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (April 13, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1437709591
ISBN-13: 978-1437709599
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.6 x 10.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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The textbook was very concise with good diagrams to strengthen explanations. Some areas were lacking such as more detailed information on TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Besides lacking more detail in certain areas, it was a great resource that blended multiple science disciplines all in one book that focused on nutrition.
This book would be hard to read if you don't have some (basic) knowledge in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry. I took a metabolism class and this book was recommended. I never buy or read recommended books since they are usually useless for exams/quizzes, but this book puts so much useful and interesting information at one place that I just read it for fun. If you're not into metabolism, skip it, you will suffer.
With a quick glance, I think the book contains a good wealth of information, which is great for people who want to know the details! Perhaps some undergraduate level of biochemistry and cell biology knowledge is required to understand the content thoroughly. I am currently reading the "Digestion and Absorption of Protein" chapter and found it informative.To me the diagrams in the book look neat and concise. The paper quality is fine. Overall, I am happy with the book.
This book is up to date and written in a fashion that you can understand. I have several other biochemical nutrition texts but this one is by far the best. It's the bomb!
GOOD BOOK FULL OF DETAIL AT TIMES I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE DEPTH, BUT AFTER READING ON BECAME CLEARER, IF ONE IS TO UNDERSTAND IT, I RECOMEND YOU HAVE ALL YOUR BIOCHEM CLASSES. AND TOP TIER NUTRITION CLASSES. NOT FOR BEGINNERS
What a great reference source for detailed information about nutritional biochemistry. This has become my "go-to" source - the first book I grab when I need an in-depth review of a topic. Stepanuk rarely fails to deliver and often surprises with unexpected insights and revelations.
Excellent reading for those who wish to immerse themselves in nutritional physiology
Cheaper than the school bookstore, not much else to say.
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