Trace elements in human and animal nutrition. 4th ed

Written for persons interested in human and animal nutrition, the book discusses physiological roles of the trace elements; their needs, tolerances, and interactions with each other and other nutrients and compounds; and biochemical and pathological changes resulting from deficient, toxic, or imbala...

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Main Author Underwood Eric J
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published 1977
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Summary:Written for persons interested in human and animal nutrition, the book discusses physiological roles of the trace elements; their needs, tolerances, and interactions with each other and other nutrients and compounds; and biochemical and pathological changes resulting from deficient, toxic, or imbalanced intakes. The diagnosis and prevention or overcoming of aberrant intakes of trace elements are also discussed. The elements considered are iron, copper, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, manganese, zinc, cadmium, chromium, iodine, selenium, fluorine, mercury, vanadium, silicon, lead, and arsenic. Other elements are briefly considered. Soil, plant, and animal interrelations are described.
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ISBN:9780127090658
0127090657