Energy

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Abstract: A reference text for dietitians, nutrition scientists, and nutritional epidemiologists presents 5 major technical reviews on selected topics related to the intake of energy and other nutrients by women. Specifically, the reviews address: (1) the nutritional status and needs of women from adolescence to older age; (2) the utilization of nutrients during pregnancy; (3) the effects of total energy and individual nutrient intakes and other dietary factors on energy balance; (4) energy and protein intakes and nutritional status of adult Brazilians; and (5) dietary intake of phytate its effect on the bioavailability of minerals in humans. Data tabulations and copious references are provided throughout the text