Contributions

  • M. Eric Gershwin (Editor) - Contributor
  • Penelope Nestel (Editor) - Contributor
  • Carl L. Keen (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2004-06-04 - Humana Press

Language

English

Word Count

90,000 words, Guess

Page Count

360 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003027639
  • LibraryThing8854245
  • Goodreads4232245

Classifications

  • LCCRA1-1270QR180-189.5Q

Description

A concise handbook that covers the practical aspects of the evaluation of nutrition and immunology. It's numerous tables and algorithms make this useful source on how diet-induced changes contribute to the occurrence or prevention of selected diseases. Extensive coverage is given to the impact of diet on such clinical issues as breast feeding, allergies, autoimmune diseases, cancer, perioperative condition, diabetes, allograft rejection, and oral disease. Nutritionists, immunologists and all physicians should benefit from this comprehensive review of the role of nutrition in health, with a major focus on how diet can reduce the onset and progression of numerous chronic diseases.

First Sentence

Impaired or inadequate nutriture is prevalent throughout the world, and frequently accompanies a number of medical and social conditions.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Handbook of Nutrition and ImmunityHardcoverHumana Press2004-06-04

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