Dimensions
217 x 276 x 10mm
This book explains how the human body takes in food and breaks it down, absorbs the useful parts from it and then gets rid of the wastes. It looks at digestive problems and considers what constitutes a healthy diet, showing how properly balanced nutrition can benefit all the systems of the body.
The 'Our Bodies' series explains the nuts and bolts of the human body: its structure, how it works, how it can occasionally go wrong - and how we, with such knowledge, can prevent it going wrong. Each book includes case studies to illustrate how the body works, as well as features on health and medicine.
The books offers a perspective on how the body looks through a microscope and contrast the workings of the human body with the bodies of animals. The clear and lively text explains the body in fascinating and intricate detail and is complemented by stunning photographs and specially-commissioned artwork.
