Stable isotopes in human nutrition : laboratory methods and research applications / edited by S. A. Abrams and W. W. Wong.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abrams, S. A. (Steven A.)

Wong, W. W. (William W.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nutrition--Research--Laboratory manuals.

Nutrition.

Stable isotope tracers--Laboratory manuals.

Stable isotope tracers.

Isotopes--diagnostic use.

Metabolism--physiology.

Nutrition--physiology.

Nutrition--Research.

Medical Subjects:

Isotopes--diagnostic use.

Metabolism--physiology.

Nutrition--physiology.

Genre:

Laboratory manuals.

Physical Description:

ix, 182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; Cambridge, Mass. : CABI Pub., [2003]

Summary:

The use of stable isotopes in nutritional studies is now widespread, and the technique is becoming increasingly popular. This book is a laboratory handbook of methods to perform stable isotope studies in humans. It covers basic principles, dosage information, sample preparation procedures, analytical instrumentation, and necessary mathematical methods.

Contents:

Introduction / W.W. Wong and S.A. Abrams

Production of stable isotopes for nutrition-related research / W.W. Wong and S.A. Abrams

The measurement of protein kinetics with stable isotope tracers / F. Jahoor

Stable isotope studies of mineral metabolism : calcium, magnesium and iron / S. Abrams

Evaluation of trace mineral status and bioavailability using stable isotopes (zinc, copper, selenium, molybdenum) / N.M. Lowe and C.S. Broome

Energy utilization with doubly labelled water (²H₂¹⁸O) / W. W. Wong

Body composition measurements with ²H₂ and ¹⁸O isotope dilution / W.W. Wong

Stable isotopes and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in studies of glucose metabolism in children / A.L. Sunehag and M.W. Haymond

Cholesterol and other lipid metabolism / R.E. Ostlund.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0851996760

OCLC:

50803222