Biochemistry and Nutrition For BSC Nursing
By Manjula Shantaram
Biochemistry and Nutrition for BSC Nursing PDF is concise and comprehensive book on biochemistry and nutrition for BSc nursing students has been written in easy to understand language. It has been divided into eight chapters: Introduction, Structure and Functions of Cell Membrane, Composition and Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Composition and Metabolism of Lipids, Composition and Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins, Composition of Vitamins and Minerals, Immunochemistry, and Nutrition. An extensive glossary has been provided at the end of the book for quick reference.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Definition and Scope
- The Cell
- Microscopy
- Structure and Functions of Cell Membrane
- Cell Membrane
- Transport Mechanisms
- Acid-Base Balance
- Electrolytes
- Composition and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
- Chemistry of Carbohydrates
- Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Composition and Metabolism of Lipids
- Chemistry of Lipids
- Digestion of Lipids
- Metabolism of Fatty Acids
- Metabolism of Triacylglycerols
- Cholesterol Metabolism
- Lipoproteins and their Functions
- Composition and Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins
- Chemistry of Amino Acids and Proteins
- Digestion and Absorption of Proteins
- Amino Acid Metabolism
- Protein Synthesis
- Techniques
- Protein Sequencing
- Nitrogen Fixation
- Chlorophyll
- Enzymes
- Composition of Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamins
- Mineral Metabolism
- Immunochemistry
- Immunity
- Immune Response
- Immunoglobulins (IG)
- Antigens–HLA Typing
- Free Radicals and Antioxidants
- Specialized Proteins
- Electrophoresis of Immunoglobulins
- Nutrition
- Energy Requirements of the Body
- Nutritional Importance of Biomolecules
- Balanced Diet
- Nutritional Implications of Diseases
- Glossary
- Index
