Pocket Atlas of Nutrition

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Mar 312013

With obesity and diabetes assuming alarming epidemic proportions, diet and nutrition are in the spotlight more than ever before. It has never been more important for health care professionals to be well informed, not only about the latest developments, but also about the scientific facts. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition is an accessible guide to all aspects of nutrition, from basic chemistry to the most recent dietary guidelines.

Includes:

More than 150 easy-to-understand, full-color plates

A comprehensive list of nutrients, including for each its composition, effect, function, occurrence and daily requirements, as well as recommended intake

An extensive listing of all vitamins, minerals, trace elements as well as non-nutritive substances with their function and interaction

Accessible discussions of special diets as well as nutritional recommendations for various medical conditions and throughout the life course, e.g. for pregnant women or athletes

Up-to-date coverage of food-related diseases, including BSE, genetically modified foods, food quality, food allergies, and functional foods

We are bombarded by new information and claims about nutrition every day. The Pocket Atlas of Nutrition — concise, practical, and designed for quick reference — is an ideal basic guide for professionals and interested lay readers alike.
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Pocket Atlas of Nutrition (Flexibook) (Paperback)

By (author) Hans Konrad Biesalski, Peter Grimm
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Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Four-Volume Set, Second Edition

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Apr 142012

This Second Edition is a thorough revision and 20% expansion of the 1998 release, reflecting the continuing scientific advances in the field of human nutrition. Now a four-volume set, nearly 300 articles with concise, up-to-date information are complemented by an award-winning indexing system. Included is expanded coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food safety, clinical nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders. Virtually everyone will find the Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition an easy-to-use resource making it an ideal reference choice for both the professional and the non-professional alike.

Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com.

FEATURES OF SECOND PRINT EDITION
* Now a four-volume set with over 250 articles
* Expanded coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food safety, and gastrointestinal disorders, among other topics

ONLINE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITIES
* Browse the whole work by volume, authors or article titles
* Full and extensive subject index can be searched or browsed online, and takes you directly to the indexed paragraph, section, figure or table
* Basic and advanced search functionality across the entire work or by specific volume
* Users can build, save and re-run seraches, as well as combine saved searches
* Extensive internal cross-referencing and dynamic linking from biliographic references to primary-source material, increasing the scope of your research rapidly and effectively
* All articles available as full-text HTML files, or as PDF files that can be viewed, downloaded or printed in their original format




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Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, Four-Volume Set, Second Edition (Hardcover)

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Release date July 27, 2005.

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Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition

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Sep 102011

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Eighth Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of both “normal” nutrition, such as digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition, as well as “clinical” nutrition related to diseases, such as nutrition and gastrointestinal, liver, and cardiovascular diseases. The text also incorporates a number of learning tools designed to help you retain the information and apply your knowledge so you are better prepared to work in a clinical setting. Features include case studies, “How To” boxes with examples of problem-solving in real-world situations, and study questions that further conceptual understanding of the material. Regardless of your course background, the text is organized and written in a clear, easy-to-follow format that will get you actively involved in the field of nutrition




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Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition (Hardcover)

By (author) Sharon Rady Rolfes, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney
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Nutrition in Kidney Disease (Nutrition and Health series)

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Aug 172009

This comprehensive book focuses on preventive and therapeutic nutrition approaches to kidney disease through-out the lifespan, perfectly arranged into five sections covering fundamentals, chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-4, CKD stage 5, nutritional needs, and nutrition extras including supplements, nutrition behavior, outcomes research, and resources. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a concise introduction, well organized, clearly presented subject matter, and summary. The book also includes 11 practical case studies. This is an excellent addition to The Nutrition and Health series because it targets chronic kidney disease, a major public health concern. It is truly a synthesis of state-of-the-art science, providing information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, metabolism, and diet therapy for kidney disease. This is an outstanding resource for healthcare professionals in academia and/or clinical practice, nutrition and allied health and medical students, nephrologists and educators. The editors are internationally recognized leaders who have designed this book to address key concepts of kidney disease and related interactions with kidney function, diet, obesity, heart disease, immune disease, renal replacement therapy, transplantation, aging, supplementation, and diabetes. They have selected specialized dieticians, professors, and physicians to author chapters

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The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

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May 212009

Encyclopedia provides an A to Z guide to all aspects of nutrition and maintaining a healthful diet. Presents the findings of the latest research in the field, the health benefits and dangers of foods, diseases and health disorders related to nutrition

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Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease (Modern Nutrition in Health & Disease (Shils))

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May 212009

The Tenth Edition of this widely acclaimed book is a complete, authoritative reference on nutrition and its role in contemporary medicine, dietetics, nursing, public health, and public policy. Distinguished international experts provide in-depth information on historical landmarks in nutrition

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American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide 3rd edition (2006)

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Apr 272009


A lifetime of sound and easy advice on healthy eating from the world’s foremost authority on food and nutrition

The choices you make every day about food, nutrition

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Nutrition in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Manual for the Practitioner (Nutrition in Clinical Practice), 2nd Edition

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Apr 172009


Written by one of America’s foremost authorities in preventive medicine, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Second Edition is the practical, comprehensive, evidence-based reference that all clinicians need to offer patients effective, appropriate dietary

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Introduction to Clinical Nutrition, Revised and Expanded

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Mar 132009


Profiles real clinical cases to facilitate the understanding and application of nutrition principles.

The Second Edition features new chapters and fully updated material on nutraceuticals, alternative medicine and nutritional supplements, nutritional epidemiology, and gene–nutrient interaction, and helps the reader understand why each nutrient is required for good health.

One of the most valuable aspects of this book is its comprehensive introduction to ‘hot topics’ in the field of nutrition, including nutritional aspects of genetic disorders, antioxidants, dietary supplements, organic foods, fad diets, leptin and obesity, and hair analysis. [A] useful up-to-date resource for practicing dietitians and a good supplementary text for nutrition students.” – American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2004 “a valuable resource for medical students and their teachers”! The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists “recommend[ed]as background reading for students and for departments which provide nutritional service.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine “a good textbook.” Grasas y Aceites “recommended for students and beginners in the field of nutritionthe author should be complimented for writing a very readable

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Clinical Pediatric Dietetics

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Dec 282008


This text on the practice of paediatric dietetics has been written as the standard work for practising and student dietitians and medical and nursing personnel. It includes enteral and parenteral feeding, premature infants, diseases of organ systems, inborn errors of metabolism, lipid disorders, peroxisomal disorders, nutrition in cancer, abnormal eating behaviours and nutrition for children with feeding difficulties.

This standard work has been comprehensively revised and expanded to meet the needs of the modern practising and student dietitian. In tune with current trends, a greater emphasis has been placed on public health issues such as the treatment of childhood nutritional disorders in the community, including obesity and faltering growth. The book now also contains a dedicated chapter on the important issue of allergy prevention. Edited by leading experts at Great Ormond Street and the Institute of Child Health Officially supported by the British Dietetic Association Written for dietitians, by dietitians With worked examples of dietary management given throughout, Clinical Paediatric Dietetics is an indispensable guide for all those involved in the nutritional treatment of children

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ABC of Nutrition (ABC Series)

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Aug 242008


Ranks as one of the most concise, well written, and useful books for those healthcare professionals who want to know how nutrition should best be practiced

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