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Obesity
CRC Press 2007; US$ 179.95With unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage, Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Prevention is a comprehensive resource for sound, up-to-the-minute data for managing obesity. Divided into eight sections, the text covers epidemiology and pathophysiology, associated degenerative diseases, drug development and safety, the intricacies of childhood... more...
Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World
Elsevier Science 2008; US$ 145.95Globalization of the nutraceutical and functional food industries presents significant challenges, not the least of which is the regulatory variance between countries active in the marketplace. Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World has been written by eminent experts in the field with the specific... more...
Biotechnology in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
CRC Press 2010; US$ 159.95Modern food biotechnology is now a billion-dollar industry, producing functional foods and nutraceuticals that offer a whole host of increased health benefits. This book begins with an overview of the advances in biotechnology and their contributions to food science. It then examines the impact of genetic modification on functional foods. 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...
Arthritis
CRC Press 2011; US$ 139.95A debilitating disease of pain, inflammation, loss of mobility, and loss of quality of life, arthritis takes victims of all ages, from young children to seniors. Usually chronic, the broad term arthritis refers to nearly 100 distinct manifestations each with their own etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment. With medical research getting so much attention... more...
Phytopharmaceuticals in Cancer Chemoprevention
CRC Press 2004; US$ 179.95When I was asked to serve as the series editor of Modern Nutrition Science, I jumped at the opportunity. I have worked in the field of nutrition for 30 years both as a researcher and as a dietitian. This role gave me the opportunity to select expert colleagues, many of whom are key thought leaders in the field, to be volume editors for the individual... more...
Nutritional And Therapeutic Interventions For Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Elsevier Science 2012; US$ 149.95Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 20 million people in the US, or nearly 7% of the population. It is expected to increase by 70% within the next 25 years and numerous epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that type 2 diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It is estimated to cost over $92 BILLION in health care... more...
Obesity
CRC Press 2012; US$ 169.95The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared obesity a global epidemic. Its prevalence has more than doubled since 1980, causing a myriad of health problems for children and adults. Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Prevention, Second Edition explores the molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology leading to obesity and metabolic disorders.... more...
Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Wiley 2010; US$ 207.95The nutraceutical and functional food field is rapidly growing in diverse sectors, including academic, commercial and government. This has brought a corresponding shift in research focus and in public awareness. Understanding the relevance of the scientific principles in determining the safety and effectiveness of functional foods and nutraceuticals... more...
Bio-Nanotechnology
Wiley 2012; US$ 330.50Bio-nanotechnology is the key functional technology of the 21st century. It is a fusion of biology and nanotechnology based on the principles and chemical pathways of living organisms, and refers to the functional applications of biomolecules in nanotechnology. It encompasses the study, creation, and illumination of the connections between structural... more...
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