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Mass Spectrometry and Stable Isotopes in Nutritional and Pediatric Research

ISBN: 978-1-118-85877-6

January 2017

416 pages

Description

A guide for scientists, pediatricians and students involved in metabolic studies in pediatric research

  • Addresses the availability of modern analytical techniques and how to apply these techniques in metabolic studies
  • Covers the whole range of available mass spectrometric techniques used for metabolic studies including Stable Isotope Methodology
  • Presents the relevance of mass spectrometry and stable isotope methodology in pediatric research covering applications in Nutrition, Obesity, Metabolic Disorders, and Kidney Disorders
  • Focuses on the interactions between nutrients and the endogenous metabolism within the body and how these factors affect the health of a growing infant