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Small Molecule Therapy for Genetic Disease
Cambridge University Press 2010; US$ 100.00Thoene focuses on innovative and progressive small molecule therapies with potentially life-saving therapeutic responses for metabolic genetic disorders. more...
Building on Early Gains in Afghanistan's Health, Nutrition, and Population Sector
World Bank Publications 2010; US$ 24.99Afghanistan has made considerable progress since 2001. A nationwide survey conducted in late 2006 found that the IMR had fallen to 129 per 1,000 live births, and the U5MR had fallen to191 per 1,000 live births, representing a 22 percent and 26 percent decline, respectively, from the end of 2001. Similarly, prenatal care coverage has increased from... more...
Intuitive Eating, 2nd Edition
St. Martin's Press 2007; US$ 7.99We've all been there-angry with ourselves for overeating, for our lack of willpower, for failing at yet another diet that was supposed to be the last one. But the problem is not you, it's that dieting, with its emphasis on rules and regulations, has stopped you from listening to your body. Written by two prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating... more...
What Can We Learn from Nutrition Impact Evaluations?
World Bank Publications 2010; US$ 14.99High levels of child malnutrition in developing countries contribute to mortality and have long-term consequences for childrens cognitive development and earnings as adults. Recent impact evaluations show that many different interventions have had an impact on childrens anthropometric outcomes (height, weight, and birth weight), but there... more...
Enzymes in Farm Animal Nutrition
CABI 2010; US$ 160.00Covering all aspects of the addition of enzymes to animal feeds, this book discusses topics including interactions with animal physiology, economic and environmental impacts and technology. This new edition brings the reader up to date with the considerable advances in feed enzyme technology of the last decade. It includes a discussion of new classes... more...
Global Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 155.00Understanding the complex factors contributing to the growing childhood obesity epidemic is vital not only for the improved health of the world's future generations, but for the healthcare system. The impact of childhood obesity reaches beyond the individual family and into the public arenas of social systems and government policy and programs. Global... more...
How to Tolerate Lactose Intolerance
Charles C Thomas 1998; US$ 25.95Lactose intolerance is a very common disorder, affecting nearly 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Depending on the degree of lactose intolerance, the symptoms can be very disturbing. However, the use of lactase products and better understanding of the disorder have greatly improved its management. This distinctive cookbook serves as a dietary guide... more...
Nutrition and Metabolism
Wiley 2010; US$ 68.99In this second edition of second title in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition and Metabolism has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. more...
Introduction to Food Engineering
Elsevier Science 2001; US$ 96.95Food engineering is a required class in food science programs, as outlined by the Institute for Food Technologists (IFT). The concepts and applications are also required for professionals in food processing and manufacturing to attain the highest standards of food safety and quality. The third edition of this successful textbook succinctly presents... more...
Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuticals
Springer 2010; US$ 179.99"Nutrients, Dietary Supplements, and Nutriceuticals: Cost Analysis Versus Clinical Benefits" provides the most current, concise, scientific appraisal and economic analysis (costs vs. benefit) of nutritional supplements and bioactive components (nutriceuticals) of foods in improving the quality of life. It fills a much-needed gap to have a... more...









