Nutrition

Bad Foods demonstrates how a variety of historical or political events and personalities have shaped our current views of good nutrition. On several occasions in American history concerns have arisen over the safety of our food supply (e.g., harmful...

"Offers comprehensive, definitive information on all of the essential mineral elements--focusing on biochemical and physiological processes. Describes in detail the function of the nutritionally necessary elements revealed through the latest techniques...

Understanding phytochemical-gene interactions provides the basis for individualized therapies to promote health as well as prevent and treat disease. The authors of Phytochemicals: Nutrient-Gene Interactions examine the interactions between...

Studies with bacteria and other systems suggest that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA confers great benefits to neurons in maximizing both speed of neural impulses and energy efficiency. Unfortunately, studies also show that DHA's ease of oxidation damages...

Food insecurity and disease are inextricably linked. The chapters in this valuable articles compendium reinforce that message by specifically linking food insecurity to various forms of chronic disease, including HIV/AIDS and obesity, as well as mental...

In the recent years, considerable research has been carried out evaluating natural substances as antioxidative additives in food products, leading to novel combinations of antioxidants and the development of novel food products. In addition to their...

While cereals remain the world's largest food yield - with more than 2.3 billion metric tons produced annually - consumer demands are on the rise for healthier cereal products with greater nutrition. Cereal Grains: Properties, Processing, and Nutritional...

Today over 40 million adults and children worldwide are infected with HIV, however knowledge of the disease has increased greatly and the prognosis is now good for those with access to anti-retroviral treatment. For many, HIV is now a long-term chronic...

Although acute inflammation is a healthy physiological response indicative of wound healing, chronic inflammation has been directly implicated in a wide range of degenerative human health disorders encompassing almost all present day non-communicable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781743316757Author Sue ShepherdFormat PaperbackPage Count 392Imprint Allen & UnwinPublisher Taylor & FrancisWeight(grams) 966g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398433267Author Dr Graham CureFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Do your patients resist behavior change? Do you need tips and tools to help empower your patients on the road to better health? This guide will help you move your patients toward change. Topics include the transtheoretical model and stages of change; the...

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This comprehensive book brings together experts from both the marine science and pharmacy disciplines to relay important aspects on the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical values of 175 species of bony and cartilaginous fishes as well as the uses of fish...

This book highlights recent innovative work in nutraceutical delivery systems, focusing on strategies and approaches for delivering maximum health benefits from foods. It presents recent research-oriented work from diverse global perspectives on...

Handbook of Nutritional Disorders is a comprehensive handbook covering topics in nutrition, malnutrition, and the clinical disorders associated with nutrition from deficiency to toxicity. It includes information on disorders related to carbohydrate,...

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between nutrition and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Divided into two sections, the book covers various aspects of TBI, from its biomechanics and pathophysiological changes to...

Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guide Childhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal concerns across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter...

Zum Lernen, Lesen, Schmökern und Reinschnuppern! Dieses innovative Lehrbuch richtet sich an Studierende der Ernährungswissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und verwandter Studiengänge sowie an Ernährungsfachkräfte, die sich umfassend und wissenschaftlich...

The book explores the intricate relationship between nutrition, brain function, and psychiatric disorders. The first section of the book delves into the neurobiological aspects of psychiatric disorders, including the neuroanatomy, neuropathology,...

Dieses Lehrbuch richtet sich an Studierende und Fachkräfte der Sport- und Ernährungswissenschaften sowie an Sportlerinnen und Sportler, die an einem tiefgreifenden, evidenzbasierten und trotzdem gut verständlichen Einblick in die komplexen Verbindungen...

Health Benefits of Fermented Foods and Beverages discusses the functionality and myriad health benefits of fermented foods and beverages of the world. It examines health-promoting and therapeutic properties, covering the molecular process of fermentation...