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Title: Nutritional principles and assessment of the gastroenterology patient

Author
item MASON, JOEL - Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center On Aging At Tufts University

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/15/2020
Publication Date: 6/15/2020
Citation: Mason, J.B. 2020. Nutritional principles and assessment of the gastroenterology patient. In: Feldman, M., Lawrence, Friedman, S., Brandt, L.J. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 11th edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. Volume 1. p.52-73.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This chapter reviews the biochemistry, physiology of the diverse array of vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients, that are necessary for sustaining human health, including our discussions about present controversies that pertain to how nutritional science arrives at the optimal intake of each nutrient. Also discussed is the controversy over the use of vitamin and mineral supplements, including insights as to which segments of the population might benefit from such supplementation.