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Nutrition Is A Topic Of Wide Interest And Importance. In Spite Of Growing Understanding Of The Underlying Biochemistry, And Health Campaigns Such As 'five-a-day', Increasing Obesity And Reported Food Allergies And Eating Disorders, As Well As The Widely Advertised 'supposed' Benefits Of Food Supplements Mean That A Clear Explanation Of The Basic Principles Of A Healthy Diet Are Vital. In This Very Short Introduction, David Bender Explains The Basic Elements Of Food, The Balance Between Energy Intake And Exercise, The Problems Of Over- And Under-nutrition, And Raises The Question Of Safety Of Nutritional Supplements. About The Series: The Very Short Introductions Series From Oxford University Press Contains Hundreds Of Titles In Almost Every Subject Area. These Pocket-sized Books Are The Perfect Way To Get Ahead In A New Subject Quickly. Our Expert Authors Combine Facts, Analysis, Perspective, New Ideas, And Enthusiasm To Make Interesting And Challenging Topics Highly Readable.