Author

Publication

2001-07-11 - Thieme Publishing Group

Language

English

Word Count

67,500 words, Guess

Page Count

270 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • LibraryThing7797418

Classifications

  • LCCRM258.5.Z54913 2001
  • LCCRM258.5 .Z54913 2001

Description

This handbook gives professionals and consumers an understanding of the prevention and treatment of illness through balanced nutrition. Material is in color-coded sections on basic principles of micronutrition, a balanced diet and vegetarian nutrition, micronutrients, micronutrition throughout the life cycle, and micronutrients in prevention and therapy. Entries on specific micronutrients discuss their functions in the body, their therapeutic benefits, and the effects and manifestations of deficiencies. Entries on specific conditions and diseases give detailed information on the use of micronutrients.

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