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Wilson, Peter D. and Dainty, Jack R. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0056-1233
(1999)
Modelling in nutrition: an introduction.
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 58 (1).
pp. 133-138.
ISSN 0029-6651
Abstract
The purpose of the present paper is to provide an introduction to modelling, particularly mathematical modelling, for nutritional researchers with little or no experience of the modelling process. It aims to outline the function of modelling, and to give some guidance on factors to consider when designing protocols to generate data as part of the modelling process. It is not intended in any way to be a comprehensive guide to mathematical modelling. The paper discusses the uses of modelling, and presents a 'hydrodynamic analogy' to compartmental modelling, to explain the process to the non-mathematically-minded and to examine some of the pitfalls to be avoided when using stable-isotope tracers. Examples of the use of modelling in nutrition are presented, including methods for determining absorption, as well as a discussion of possible future avenues for nutritional modelling.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health |
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| Depositing User: | Pure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Jun 2018 08:31 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jun 2024 15:02 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/67278 |
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