Author

Contributions

  • Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Nutrition, Trauma, and the Brain - Contributor

Publication

2011 - National Academies Press, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

107,750 words, Guess

Page Count

431 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC617.4/81044
  • LCCRC387.5 .N88 2011

Description

"Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for up to one-third of combat-related injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to some estimates. TBI is also a major problem among civilians, especially those who engage in certain sports. At the request of the Department of Defense, the IOM examined the potential role of nutrition in the treatment of and resilience against TBI."--Publisher's website.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Nutrition and traumatic brain injury: improving acute and subacute health outcomes in military personnelNational Academies Press2011-01-01

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