Abstract

When you hear the word "nutrition," it may seem so familiar to you that it's like air. However, everyone has had the opportunity to suddenly become interested in "nutrition," whether it's wondering about the nutrients in each of the ingredients in the food we eat every day, or wanting to know the most effective way to take protein when working out at the gym. This book provides a quick summary of the latest common knowledge about "eating," from basic knowledge of nutrition to explanations of topics of interest such as "carbohydrates," "muscles," and "obesity," and the latest nutritional topics, with illustrations. For those who want to learn the basics of nutrition, or for those who want to apply it to their work or diet. This is the first book you'll want to pick up, as just looking at it will improve your performance in various ways.

Author’s Information

Professor at Ochanomizu University Graduate School. Doctor and PhD (Medicine). After working as a lecturer at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School and an associate professor at Ochanomizu University, she assumed her current position in 2017. Her specialties are metabolism and applied nutrition. She is conducting research into the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases from the perspective of diet.