{"product_id":"9798765138861","title":"Vitamins and Minerals Your Questions Answered","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A Health Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eVitamins and Minerals\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour Questions Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBarbara A. Brehm\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Diet \u0026amp; Nutrition \/ Vitamins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe all know that vitamins and minerals are important for good health, but which do we need, what exactly do they do, and what's the best way to make sure we're getting enough?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eQ\u0026amp;A Health Guides\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book offers a broad introduction to vitamins and minerals-a health topic that is often shrouded in confusion and misinformation. The book profiles the vitamins and minerals we need, explaining what each one does in the body, how much is required for optimal health, and what happens when we don't get enough. Questions also address concerns such as whether it's better to get these key substances from food or supplements, how to gauge the quality of supplements, and whether high doses of certain vitamins can treat a variety of health conditions, from hangovers to cancer. \u003ci\u003eVitamins and Minerals: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e synthesizes the vast field of nutritional science into a compact and easy-to-digest volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAugmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The Common Misconceptions section at the beginning of the volume dispels 5 long-standing and potentially dangerous myths about vitamins and minerals, directing readers to additional information in the text. The glossary defines terms that may be unfamiliar to readers, while the directory of resources curates a list of the most useful books, websites, and other materials. Finally, whether they're looking for more information about this subject or any other health-related topic, readers can turn to the Guide to Health Literacy section for practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarbara A. Brehm\u003c\/b\u003e, EdD, is professor of exercise and sport studies at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, where she has taught nutrition and health and sports nutrition for more than 30 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798765138861\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669720531084,"sku":"9798765138861","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_c1c71264-8ccd-42f7-8604-362bbf9f8ff3.jpg?v=1785203680","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798765138861","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}