Vitamin Encyclopedia

Author: China National Culinary Association Nutrition and Health Specialty Committee
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Given the special role of vitamins and minerals in maintaining human health, the first step in your journey toward health is to understand and familiarize yourself with them, allowing them to serve you. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to dozens of essential vitamins and minerals for the human body, including their main functions, symptoms of deficiency and excess, target groups, supplementation guidelines, food sources, and daily intake recommendations. Additionally, the book offers scientifically based nutrition plans tailored to the characteristics of different age groups and lifestyles. You can easily identify your specific needs for vitamins and minerals and learn how to obtain these nutrients. Furthermore, we analyze the nutritional components of various foods commonly found in daily life, from grains and legumes, vegetables, and fruits to meat, eggs, aquatic products, and seasonings. In an easy-to-understand manner, we explain the nutritional benefits and dietary considerations of these foods, enabling you to master the path to health through enjoyable reading.