Stable isotopes in human nutrition : laboratory methods and research applications /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2003.
• Subjects: Stable isotope tracers > Laboratory manuals.; Nutrition > Laboratory manuals. > Research; Research.; Physiology of Human Nutrition.; Techniques and Methodology.; Man.; Instruments.; Isotopes.; Laboratory methods.; Manufacture.; Methodology.; Nutrition.; Nutrition research.; Sample processing.; Stable isotopes.; Techniques.; Electronic books.
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• Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 182 pages) : illustrations, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This book provides readers a brief glimpse into the manufacturing processes of the various stable isotopic tracers as well as a basic understanding of the principles, study designs, sample requirements, sample preparation techniques, instrumentation requirements and methods of calculation for several stable isotope methods commonly used in nutrition-related research. The book is written with the intention of generating excitement among new users and serves as a basic reference guide to experienced users. This is, therefore, appropriate for graduate-level curriculum in nutrition and for those at any level who wish to obtain an understanding of these methods.