Nutrition

This volume describes recent studies on the biological and physiological differences between sexes and how this may influence differences in disease trends between men and women. The book covers the nutritional needs of women throughout the life cycle, providing detailed discussion of common disease..

As the number of patients on home care nutrition support increases, proper assessment and practice of dietary requirements for caregivers is crucial, and clinicians need to practice at an advanced level of care. This book presents advanced and readily applicable information on proper nutritional car..

Recently, there has been a fundamental shift in the global health and wellness industry from disease treatment to preventing chronic diseases. The use of nutraceuticals and functional foods in prevention efforts could lead to a decreased dependency on drugs. The pharmaceutical industry recognizes th..

Phosphate in Pediatric Health and Disease provides a state-of-the-art overview of normal physiology, pathophysiology, genetics, clinical and therapeutic aspects of different types of phosphate homeostasis in early life...

Physical activity remains a critical area of research as we consider cost-effective measures for lowering the chronic disease epidemic worldwide. This volume summarizes essential topics in physical activity and community health and guides public health practitioners and researchers in understanding ..

Increasing knowledge of the various protective effects of phytochemicals has sparked interest in further understanding their role in human health. This book is the seventh in a series representing the emerging science with respect to plant-based chemicals. Drawn from the proceedings at the Seventh I..

This book reviews the evidence supporting the influence of plant fibers on our daily life by either having impacts on our nutrition or improving processed foods for human and animal feeding. By bringing new information and updating existing scientific data, this book will also be a consistent source..

Primary care physicians have limited time and resources to incorporate nutritional advice into daily practices. This book provides practical applications of proper nutrition practices in disease management, prevention, and treatment. Chapters approach the overweight/obese patient and cover the role ..

Primary care physicians have limited time and resources to incorporate nutritional advice into daily practices. This book provides practical applications of proper nutrition practices in disease management, prevention, and treatment. Chapters approach the overweight/obese patient and cover the role ..

The food addiction model is a new approach to understanding and treating overeating, an epidemic which is worsening with serious consequences. Clinical experience shows that applying classic addiction recovery protocols of withdrawal and abstinence are effective at establishing healthy eating habits..

The book opens with a survey by Dr. Motron Cowan of biotin-responsive metabolic disorders of children. A group of Japanese researchers then present their latest data on the complex interactions between vitamin D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in bone calcification...

The management of patients with Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach including management of fluid, pharmacological agents, co-morbid disease, dietary/hydration, and occasionally, surgery. An understanding of the physiological alterations that occur in SBS ..