Abstract

This book provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the basics of nutrition and health, as well as the types and functions of nutrients, and knowledge on how to eat deliciously and wisely, from theory to practice. It corresponds to the "Japanese Reference Intakes (2020 Edition)" and the "Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th Edition)".

Author’s Information

[Kennosuke Okubo] Professor at the Faculty of Human Nutrition, Seitoku University, Doctor of Medicine. After graduating from Kyushu University's School of Medicine, he worked as a pediatrician, biochemist, and clinical laboratory technician before assuming his current position. He has been involved in research and education focusing on congenital metabolic disorders, red blood cell membrane proteins, and metabolic regulation. (This information was published at the time this book was published.)