Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-113) and index.
Contents:
Introduction to digestion and nutrition -- Nutrition and Major nutrients -- Minor nutrients and metabolism -- Digestion, absorption, and elimination -- Chewing and swallowing -- The stomach and small intestine -- The large intestine and elimination -- Common health problems -- Guides to healthy eating.
Summary:
Provides an overview of the digestive system and offers information on nutrition, discussing major nutrients, absorption, chewing, swallowing, elimination, health problems, and other related topics.
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