Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nutritional physiology is the study of how the body processes food and utilises nutrients to maintain health, support growth, and perform bodily functions. The field has evolved over centuries, with key discoveries shaping our understanding of metabolism, digestion, and the role of nutrients in health, although it is hard to precisely identify its roots. Hippocrates, often touted as the father of modern medicine, clearly recognised the important link between diet and health, reportedly quoting
Authors: Craig Sale, Franic Stephens, Guilherme Artioli, Heather Leidy
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,520
OpenAlex ID: W4409387738