Author: Vishwanath Sardesai Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1439818185 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 706
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Dietary 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 patients. Introduction to Clinical Nutrition, Third Edition discusses the physiologic and metabolic interrelationships of all nutrients and their roles in health maintenance and the prevention of various diseases. Since the publication of the second edition of this book, new discoveries have revolutionized the field of clinical nutrition. This is true especially with respect to gene-nutrient interaction, epigenetic pathways that contribute to the activation and inactivation of gene expression, the relationship of nutrients to telomere length and health, and personalized nutrition. Highlighting these advances, new and revised topics include: Fiber, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, alternative medicine, and epidemiology DNA, gene–nutrient interaction, epigenetics, and telomeres Nutritional aspects of kidney disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome Personalized nutrition and personalized medicine Vegetarianism, the Mediterranean diet, and other popular dietary practices Obesity and cholesterol Designed as a textbook for students in conventional medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, dietetics, nursing, pharmacy, and public health, the book focuses on the critical biochemical and physiological aspects of nutrients. It includes clinical case studies to clarify topics at the end of most chapters and references to facilitate further study.
Author: John Nichols Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing ISBN: 1527557626 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 153
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This book imagines a meeting between Charles Darwin and Hippocrates, the ancient Greek father of medicine, supposing that any dialogue between these two great thinkers should be quite sensational. It presents a short dialogue at the start of each chapter to act as an introduction to the topic discussed. With the help of Darwin and Hippocrates, it covers some of the main areas of the large topic of nutritional medicine, and especially some of the more controversial topics such as the use of nutritional supplements, the efficacy of probiotics and when to categorise a food as “junk food.” Any reader who wants to know what constitutes nutritional medicine (as opposed to homeopathy and herbalism) will find this book a useful introduction to the subject. For those wanting to read up on the subject in greater detail, the appendix of the text includes a comprehensive reading list.
Author: Eunsook T. Koh Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461514010 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 379
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Introduction to Nutrition and Health Research aims to fill a critical gap in dietetics, nutrition and health education literature by providing a comprehensive guide to conducting research and understanding the research of others. Using actual articles, this book teaches how researchers identified problems; how they framed those problems; and how they reported, interpreted and implemented their findings. Step by step, the chapters cover an overview of the process, statistical and measurement concepts, types of research (including experimental, quasi-experimental, descriptive, and qualitative research), how to present results and computer techniques for data analysis. While this book is primarily aimed at masters and doctoral level students and beginning researchers, it will also have strong appeal for teachers, technicians and counselors.
Author: Michael J. Gibney Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118684702 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 740
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In this Second Edition of the introductory text in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Introduction to Human Nutrition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. Groundbreaking in their scope and approach, the titles in the series: Provide students with the required scientific basics of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach Enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition, to apply these throughout their training, and to foster critical thinking at all times. Throughout, key areas of knowledge are identified Are fully peer reviewed, to ensure completeness and clarity of content, as well as to ensure that each book takes a global perspective Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchase for undergraduate and postgraduate students of nutrition/nutrition and dietetics degrees, and also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component, such as food science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing. Professionals in nutrition, dietetics, food science, medicine, health sciences and many related areas will also find much of great value within this book.
Author: Frank I. Katch Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 9780812115550 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 494
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For dieticians and physical education specialists, this book is acknowledged as a reliable and valid source of information uniting the allied topics of physical conditioning, diet, nutrition and weight control, and sound scientific basis on the how and why of these interpretative aspects of fitness.
Author: Yeshi Donden Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ. ISBN: 9788120815193 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 256
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The fascinating Tibetan medical system has never been so clearly explained as in this collection of oustanding lectures presented at the University of Virginia in 1980. Tibetan medicine restores and maintains balance among the three humors of the body through a variety of treatments_diet and behaviour modification as well as the use of medicine and accessory theraphy. The basic system has been enhanced by the practical findings of Tibetan physicians who have used the system for more than a thousand years. Dr. Donden holistically considers factors of personality, season, age, climatic condition, diet, behaviour, and physical surroundings in addressing the means for restoring health. The great strength of tibetan medicine is that it is delicately responsive to patients, complete symptom pattern--no complaint being disregarded--and its wide variety of curative techniques are described in this book.
Author: Zoe Davies Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1405169982 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 261
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If you are studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, then this is the ideal book for you. It covers the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, and is particularly suitable for those who lack background knowledge in science. Nutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders. Features: Student friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images. Covers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data). Information on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing’s syndrome).
Author: David A. Bender Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 0748407812 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 314
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An introductory text on the scientific basis of nutrition and metabolism, which are topics fundamental to the study of health and human science. It provides a firm grounding in the chemistry and biochemistry necessary to understand the subject clearly.; This book is intended for undergraduate students in human biology and the health and medical sciences. The book should be useful for reference by Project 2000 and other diploma students in nursing and the paramedical sciences, but is unlikely to be a class text with those groups.
Author: Joia Mukherjee Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 019760725X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 417
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"In 2019, a child born in Japan will live to the age of 84, whereas a child born in Sierra Leone will only live until the age of 54.1 Similar disparities exist between rich and poor communities within countries.2 These differences in life expectancy are not caused by genetics, biology, or culture. Health inequities are caused by poverty, racism, a lack of medical care, and other social forces that influence health. A critical analysis of the historical roots of this gross and systemic inequality and of the political economy that continues inequality is a fundamental part of the study of global health"--
Author: Peggy Stanfield Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning ISBN: 9780763700492 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 552
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The fourth edition of this comprehensive text reflects the many important changes that have taken place in the health professions. Health care reform, alterations in educational and legal requirements, and current social, ethical, and political issues are all thoroughly discussed in relation to the health professions. Written specifically for students majoring in a health or health-related discipline, Introduction to the Health Professions is ideally suited for students in one- or two-year programs who plan to become health care workers. In addition to outlining more than 75 careers in health, this text also touches on nearly every major facet of the field, from the evolution of medicine to payment for health care services. Book jacket.
Author: Vishwanath Sardesai
Author: John Nichols
Author: Eunsook T. Koh
Author: Michael J. Gibney
Author: Frank I. Katch
Author: Yeshi Donden
Author: Zoe Davies
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Author: Joia Mukherjee
Author: Peggy Stanfield