This accessible reference profiles the vitamins and minerals most important to human health, presenting information in an easy-to-use format and summarizing the findings of key research studies.
• Utilizes a standardized chapter structure that makes finding specific information fast and simple
• Summarizes and contextualizes key research findings in easy-to-understand language
• Provides introductory materials to help readers build a solid foundation of knowledge, including how suggested vitamin and mineral intake amounts are determined and how dietary supplements are regulated
• Includes appendices that provide at-a-glance information about the best food sources for all vitamins and minerals covered in the book