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Diet Therapy

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  • CRC Desk Reference for Nutritionby Carolyn D. Berdanier

    CRC Press 2005; US$ 113.95

    This alphabetically arranged reference explains hundreds of terms used by nutritionists, dietitians, and clinical practitioners. Entries vary in length, from simple definitions to feature articles, depending on the complexity of the subject. The appendices contain general information about meal planning and food selection, as well as diagrams illus more...

  • Nutrition and Cancer Preventionby Atif B. Awad

    CRC Press 2005; US$ 165.95

    Twenty-eight papers, presented by Awad (nutrition and biochemistry, State U. of New York at Buffalo) and Bradford (pharmacology and toxicology, State U. of New York at Buffalo), discuss the possible anticarcinogenic effects of various dietary components. Introductory chapters describe the epidemiology of the major cancers of the Western worlds and more...

  • Nutritional Applications in Exercise and Sportby Ira Wolinsky

    CRC Press 2000; US$ 149.95

    Instead of discussing normative knowledge of the field, this work focuses on the nutritional concerns of athletes at different stages of the life cycle, nutritional concerns of particular types of athletes, and the effects of food intake before, during and after participation in sport. more...

  • Nutritional Assessment of Athletesby Judy A. Driskell

    CRC Press 2002; US$ 139.95

    Driskell (nutritional science, U. of Nebraska) and Wolinsky (nutrition, U. of Houston) present 16 chapters detailing assessment methods for determining relations of diet, health, and athletic achievement. Dietary, anthropometric, physical activity needs, biochemical, and clinical assessment strateg more...

  • Obesityby Gail Woodward-Lopez

    CRC Press 2006; US$ 107.95

    Focusing on prevention rather than treatment, Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences reviews and evaluates the determinants of obesity. The book uses evidence-based research as a basis to define foods and dietary behaviors that should be supported and encouraged as well as those that should be discouraged. This comprehensive review represents... more...

  • Sports Drinksby Ronald J. Maughan

    CRC Press 2000; US$ 149.95

    This title offers a review of the state-of-the-art knowledge on issues relating to: the formulation of sports drinks; the physiological responses of the ingestion of fluids; and the role of drinks in optimising performance in sport and exercise. more...

  • Nash and Nutritional Therapyby K. Okita

    Springer 2006; US$ 69.99

    The liver has an important role in nutritional homeostasis, and it is well known that liver diseases can lead to abnormalities in the nutrient metabolism and to subsequent malnutrition . Because malnutrition is particularly prevalent in patients with liver cirrhosis, proper nutritional assessment and support for cirrhotic patients is essential. This... more...

  • Good Fat vs. Bad Fatby Maggie Greenwood-Robinson

    Penguin Group US 2002; US$ 7.99

    This informative guide that explains the "good fats" and "bad fats" helps readers maintain a balance between the two. The author presents information on how to prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. Also includes recipes on how to prepare "good fat" foods, from fried chicken to French fries. more...

  • American Dietetic Association by Duyff; ADA (American Dietetic Association)

    Wiley 2006; US$ 24.95

    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, and health can have a major impact on your life. To find the most reliable nutrition information and positive advice for achieving optimal health, look no further--this comprehensive... more...

  • Protective Effects of Tea on Human Healthby N.K. Jain; M. Siddiqi; J. Weisburger

    CABI 2006; US$ 130.00

    Bringing together the latest research from leading experts, this book provides an indispensable reference on the health benefits of drinking tea. It examines the general health giving properties of tea before moving on to a detailed review of the evidence for the beneficial effects of tea on specific ailments including cancer, the common cold, renal... more...