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Nutrition and Cancer Prevention by Atif B. Awad 9780367392123
RRP: $130.18$114.68Epidemiological studies have estimated that approximately 35 percent of cancers are potentially avoidable by nutritional modification. These modifications include strategies such as caloric restriction and limitation of specific macro-nutrient groups... -
Sensing the Perfect Tomato: An Internet of Sensing Approach by Denise Wilson 9780367086763
RRP: $123.88$107.27Fresh? Juice? Paste? Canned? Stewed? Diced? Pureed? Sun Dried? Salsa? Sauce? Ketchup? Rare is the cuisine that does not make use of the tomato in some way, shape, or form, and the resulting culinary popularity of the tomato has led to its proliferation... -
Legal Guide on School Food and Nutrition: Legislating for a Healthy School Food Environment by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 9789251329351
$110.50This guide promotes a holistic and human rights-based approach to school food and nutrition, in which legislation is an indispensable tool to ensure the sustainability of public policy goals set by a country. In light of international law and standards,... -
Europe and Central Asia - Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2019: Structural Transformations of Agriculture for Improved Food Security, Nutrition and Environment by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 9789251320006
$82.82The 2019 edition reports that, in Europe and Central Asia, food security has improved substantially over the past two decades and the vast majority of the 50 or so countries monitored managed to keep the prevalence of undernourishment below 5 percent ?... -
Diversifying Food and Diets: Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Health by Jessica Fanzo 9781849714563
RRP: $283.50$247.13Currently 868 million people are undernourished and 195 million children under five years of age are stunted. At the same time, over 1 billion people are overweight and obese in both the developed and developing world. Diseases previously associated with... -
Food Systems for Improved Human Nutrition: Linking Agriculture, Nutrition and Productivity by Palit Kataki 9781560221036
RRP: $161.68$141.65Learn to produce crops with improved nutrition to alleviate malnourishment--using sustainable agriculture techniques!Utilizing complete food systems to improve nutrition has become a priority in the fight against malnutrition. This book examines all... -
Nutrition and Development: Short and Long Term Consequences for Health by BNF (British Nutrition Foundation) 9781444336788
RRP: $146.90$127.55This Task Force report reviews the evidence that the seeds of many adult diseases are sown in utero and in infancy. The report, written by experts in the field, summarises current knowledge in this area. It illustrates how early life nutrition can bring... -
Edible Structures: The Basic Science of What We Eat by Jose Miguel Aguilera 9781439898901
RRP: $88.18$78.02Nature converts molecules into edible structures, most of which are then transformed into products in factories and kitchens. Tasty food structures enter our mouths and different sensations invade our bodies. By the time these structures reach our cells,... -
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise: A Practical Guide Hayley Daries (MSc (Med), Consultant Dietitian, South Africa) 9781405153546
RRP: $88.10$77.13Food and drink choices before, during and after training and competition have a direct impact on health, body mass and composition, nutrient availability and recovery time, and an optimal diet can significantly improve exercise performance. Nutrition for... -
Nutrition and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment Salah Gariballa 9781405111201
RRP: $188.90$163.95Stroke is a common and devasting event, which often results in death or major loss of independence, with immense human and financial costs. In the developed world stroke accounts for around 10 per cent of all deaths and is the most important single cause... -
Outpatient Nutrition Care: GI, Metabolic and Home Nutrition Support: Practical Guidelines for Assessment and Management by Carol Ireton-Jones 9780367338732
RRP: $94.48$83.33As the number of patients receiving home care nutrition support increases, proper assessment and management of this therapy is crucial, and clinicians need to practice at an advanced level. This second edition provides practical nutrition care... -
Probiotics, the Natural Microbiota in Living Organisms: Fundamentals and Applications by Hesham Ali El-Enshasy 9780367686055
RRP: $136.48$118.73Provides up to date fundamental information about probioticsReveals the recent applications of probiotics in food and feed industriesDiscusses in depth the role of microbiota in human and animal wellnessComprises chapters by international experts in the... -
Nutraceuticals and Health: Review of Human Evidence by Somdat Mahabir 9781138199996
RRP: $144.88$125.83Although health claims for nutraceuticals range from the fantastic to the sublime, most of these claims are based on cell culture studies and have not been validated in humans, making them inadequate for public health recommendations. Focusing on human... -
Marine Nutraceuticals: Prospects and Perspectives by Se-Kwon Kim 9781138199965
RRP: $182.68$159.47There is a great deal of consumer interest in natural bioactive substances due to their health benefits. Offering the potential to provide valuable nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients, marine-derived compounds are an abundant source of... -
Dietary Fiber and Health by Susan Cho 9781138199798
RRP: $193.18$169.68Adequate fiber in the diet is essential for maintaining gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health and for weight management and glycemic control. But a majority of people in developed countries fall short of their recommended daily intake. Designed for... -
Food Oxidants and Antioxidants: Chemical, Biological, and Functional Properties by Grzegorz Bartosz 9781138199699
RRP: $178.48$157.19Food antioxidants are of primary importance for the preservation of food quality during processing and storage. However, the status of food depends on a balance of antioxidants and prooxidants occurring in food. Food Oxidants and Antioxidants: Chemical,... -
Carotenoids and Vitamin A in Translational Medicine by Olaf Sommerburg 9781138199477
RRP: $144.88$125.83Vitamin A (retinol) is an essential dietary compound with myriad metabolic and regulatory functions. Deficiency can result in vision problems, compromised immune responses, and a host of other medical issues. More than 600 carotenoids have been... -
Flavonoids and Related Compounds: Bioavailability and Function by Jeremy P. E. Spencer 9781138199415
RRP: $144.88$125.83Flavonoids exert a multiplicity of biological effects on humans and can have beneficial implications for numerous disease states. Flavonoids and Related Compounds: Bioavailability and Function examines current knowledge regarding the absorption,... -
OMICs Technologies: Tools for Food Science by Noureddine Benkeblia 9781138199248
RRP: $178.48$155.93Since the completion of the Human Genome Project, food and nutrition sciences have undergone a fundamental molecular transformation. New discoveries in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry have led to the development of new tools... -
Anthocyanins in Health and Disease by Taylor C. Wallace 9781138198685
RRP: $115.48$101.05Anthocyanins, polyphenolic compounds abundant in certain foods, are responsible for the orange-red to blue-violet hues evident in many fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, and flowers. Interest in these pigments has intensified due to their potential... -
Fruit and Cereal Bioactives: Sources, Chemistry, and Applications by Ozlem Tokusoglu 9781138199064
RRP: $174.28$152.36Presenting up-to-date data in an easy-to-use format, this comprehensive overview of the chemistry of bioactive components of fruits and cereals addresses the role of these compounds in determining taste, flavor, and color, as well as recent claims of... -
Eating Disorders in Women and Children: Prevention, Stress Management, and Treatment, Second Edition by Kristin Goodheart 9781138118010
RRP: $151.18$131.15Our understanding of eating disorders has improved markedly over the past 10 years since the publication of the previous edition of this volume. Early intervention is the key, as body dissatisfaction, obsession with thinness, and restrained and binge... -
Introduction to Clinical Nutrition by Vishwanath Sardesai 9781138114470
RRP: $151.18$132.41Dietary factors have been implicated in at least four of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S. (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke). Nevertheless, physicians frequently receive inadequate training in nutrition to properly counsel their... -
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life by Jana Parizkova 9781138114210
RRP: $157.48$138.08During the past decade since the first edition of this practical work was published, global prevalence of obesity has increased by epic proportions, and physical fitness levels have continued to decline. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early... -
Juice Processing: Quality, Safety and Value-Added Opportunities by Victor Falguera 9781138033740
RRP: $167.98$146.16The ability to provide quality juices that contain proper vitamins and nutritional components strongly depends on the processes fruits undergo during the various stages of industrial manufacturing. New technologies have been developed to help ensure the... -
Dietary Supplements in Health Promotion by Taylor C. Wallace 9781032098623
RRP: $96.58$84.27The supplement market continues to grow annually with more than half of the population using these products for reasons spanning from health maintenance to disease prevention and/or treatment. Dietary Supplements in Health Promotion presents clear and... -
Antioxidants in Health and Disease by Antonis Zampelas 9781032098586
RRP: $96.58$84.27Antioxidants in Health and Disease discusses the effects of dietary antioxidants and antioxidant supplementation in humans. It reviews the latest evidence-based research in the area, principally through prospective cohort studies and randomized... -
Arsenic Toxicity: Prevention and Treatment by Narayan Chakrabarty 9781032098401
RRP: $96.58$84.27The most talked about metalloid in the modern world, arsenic affects the liver, kidney, and lungs; leads to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes; and may cause blindness with long-time exposure. With naturally occurring arsenic boosted by mining... -
Serotonin and Melatonin: Their Functional Role in Plants, Food, Phytomedicine, and Human Health Gokare A. Ravishankar (Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bangalore, India) 9781032097442
RRP: $96.58$84.27Serotonin and Melatonin: Their Functional Role in Plants, Food, Phytomedicine, and Human Health highlights the significance of the plant sources of serotonin and melatonin in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and food science. Over the last few... -
Eating Disorders in Special Populations: Medical, Nutritional, and Psychological Treatments by Jonna Fries 9781032096643
RRP: $96.58$84.27Eating disorders are among the most complex disorders to treat, typically requiring medical, nutritional, and psychotherapeutic interventions. High relapse rates and the sense of urgency to save lives and minimize or prevent lifelong problems present... -
Dietary Phosphorus: Health, Nutrition, and Regulatory Aspects by Jaime Uribarri 9781032096346
RRP: $96.58$84.27Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that occurs in almost all foods and is important for many normal physiological functions. In a typical Western diet, it is not harmful, but does adversely affect tissues in the body when consumed in excess or... -
Phytopharmaceuticals for Brain Health by Shahnaz Subhan 9781032096322
RRP: $96.58$84.27Research studies demonstrate diet and proper nutrition in conjunction with cognitive, mental, social, and physical activities can significantly help in improving brain health with advancing age, and potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline. These... -
Sensing the Perfect Tomato: An Internet of Sensing Approach by Denise Wilson 9781032092928
RRP: $46.18$40.61Fresh? Juice? Paste? Canned? Stewed? Diced? Pureed? Sun Dried? Salsa? Sauce? Ketchup? Rare is the cuisine that does not make use of the tomato in some way, shape, or form, and the resulting culinary popularity of the tomato has led to its... -
Nutrition Garden Guide by Stefan Mager 9780987458902
RRP: $16.78$10.98Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780987458902Author Stefan MagerPage Count 8Imprint Aracaria Biodynamic FarmPublisher Aracaria Biodynamic FarmWeight(grams) 195g -
Men's Health on the Internet by Janet M. Coggan 9780789019240
RRP: $140.68$121.44The best health resources for men on the Net!Men?s Health on the Internet puts the best of what the Web has to offer on the subject into one handy volume. Use it as a guide to the best Web sites representing men?s health organizations, reliable sites... -
Nutrition and Diet Therapy Reference Dictionary by Rosalinda T. Lagua 9780813810027
RRP: $188.90$164.79Filling the need unmet by today's medical dictionaries, the new fifth edition of "Nutrition and Diet Therapy Reference Dictionary", is the most comprehensive dictionary covering nutrition and diet therapy available for health care professionals... -
Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity by Elizabeth Connor 9780789028600
RRP: $220.50$190.81Quickly and easily find anti-aging and health strategies on the Internet Even the most sophisticated Web surfer can become frustrated searching for specific health information on the Internet. The Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity tackles this... -
Internet Resources on Weight Loss and Obesity by Lillian R. Brazin 9780789026491
RRP: $209.98$181.86A seasoned medical librarian provides top Internet resources on health, eating, and nutrition! Obesity has reached epidemic proportions not only in the United States, but also around the world. How does someone with weight loss questions find the most... -
Internet Guide to Medical Diets and Nutrition by Lillian R. Brazin 9780789023582
RRP: $140.68$121.44Don't waste you time with health and diet Web sites that don't work The Internet provides unlimited resources that make it easy to learn about various diets, weight-loss programs, and weight-reduction procedures. But with so many sources, which ones can... -
Obesity: The Report of the British Nutrition Foundation Task Force British Nutrition Foundation 9780632052981
RRP: $172.10$149.67This extremely important book is the comprehensive and authoritative independent consensus report of the British Nutrition Foundation's Task Force on Obesity. The Task Force was invited by the Council of the British Nutrition Foundation to review the...