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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND OVERVIEW 1. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview SALEH ADI AND ANDREA GERARD GONZALEZ 2. Prediabetes: Prevalence, Pathogenesis, and Recognition of Enhanced Risk ALOK K. GUPTA, AJAY MENON, MEGHAN BRASHEAR AND WILLIAM D. JOHNSON 3. Targeting Prediabetes to Preempt Diabetes SREEDHARAN N, MAHADEV RAO AND SONAL SEKHAR M 4. Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Youths: New Challenges to Overcome NICOLA SANTORO, COSIMO GIANNINI AND SONIA CAPRIO 5. Roles of Environmental Pollution and Pesticides in Diabetes and Obesity: The Epidemiological Evidence CHARLES J. EVERETT, DANIRA MEDUNJANIN AND IVAR L. FRITHSEN 6. An Overview of the Roles of the Gut Microbiome in Obesity and Diabetes GILLIAN M. BARLOW, EUGENIA A. LIN AND RUCHI MATHUR II. TYPES OF DIABETES AND ITS CORRELATION WITH OTHER DISEASES 7. Role of Peripheral Neuropathy in the Development of Foot Ulceration and Impaired Wound Healing in Diabetes Mellitus FRANCESCO TECILAZICH AND ARISTIDIS VEVES 8. The Association of Diabetes in the Onset of Dementia in the Elderly Population: An Overview ABHAI KUMAR AND SMITA SINGH 9. The Role of Insulin Resistance in the Cardiorenal Syndrome ADAM WHALEY-CONNELL AND JAMES R. SOWERS 10. An Overview on Diabetic Nephropathy KEI FUKAMI AND SHO-ICHI YAMAGISHI 11. An Overview of Diabetic Retinopathy SHINTARO NAKAO, SHIGEO YOSHIDA AND KOH-HEI SONODA 12. An Overview of Gestational Diabetes CHRISTOPHER FEDERICO AND GABRIELLA PRIDJIAN 13. Diabetes, a Potential Threat to the Development and Progression of Tumor Cells in Individuals SAYANTAN MAITRA, STABAK DAS AND PRADIPTA BANERJEE III. MOLECULAR INSIGHTS OF DIABETES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME 14. Lipid-Induced Insulin Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications SATINATH MUKHOPADHYAY, DEEP DUTTA AND DIPYAMAN GANGULY 15. Gene–Environment Interaction in the Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes KIAN-PENG GOH 16. Renal Sodium-Glucose Transporter-2 Inhibitors and Antidiabetic Agents ANAND S. NAIR, DEBASIS BAGCHI AND SREEJAYAN NAIR 17. Emerging Role of MicroRNA in Diabetes Mellitus ANAND S. NAIR AND DEBASIS BAGCHI IV. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 18. Insulin Resistance Syndrome: A Crucial Example Where a Physiological Continuum of Risks Needs Attention HARRY G. PREUSS 19. Sleep Disturbances, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes MICHELLE A. MILLER AND FRANCESCO P. CAPPUCCIO 20. Roles of Pancreatic Cell Function, Liver, Skeletal Muscle, and Adipose Tissue in Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome BEVERLY S. MÜHLHÄUSLER 21. Glycemic Variability and Its Clinical Implications NARSINGH VERMA 22. Diabetic Wound Inflammation SCOTT CHAFFEE, AMITAVA DAS, SUMAN SANTRA AND SASHWATI ROY 23. Sarcopenia, Diabetes, and Nutritional Intervention SHEILA M. WICKS, IVAN SALAMON, ANGELA I. CALDERON, ESPERANZA CARCACHE DE BLANCO AND GAIL B. MAHADY V. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT 1: DIET, EXERCISE, SUPPLEMENTS AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 24. Dietary Polyphenols, Gut Microbiota, and Intestinal Epithelial Health MEIJUN ZHU 25. Reducing the Risk of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome With Exercise and Physical Activity DAWN BLATT AND CHERI L. GOSTIC 26. Nutraceutical Impact on the Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus ODETE MENDES, LEE KOETZNER AND JAYSON CHEN 27. Therapeutic Effect of Fucoxanthin on Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes KAZUO MIYASHITA, SHOW NISHIKAWA AND MASASHI HOSOKAWA 28. Safety and Antidiabetic Efficacy of a Novel Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract ANAND SWAROOP, MANASHI BAGCHI, HARRY G. PREUSS AND DEBASIS BAGCHI 29. Beneficial Effects of Chromium(III) and Vanadium Supplements in Diabetes JOHN B. VINCENT 30. Protective Role of Alpha-Tocopherol in Diabetic Nephropathy DAIKI HAYASHI AND YASUHITO SHIRAI 31. Antidiabetic Activity of Curcumin: Insight Into Its Mechanisms of Action MARZENA WOJCIK, MICHAL KRAWCZYK AND LUCYNA A. WOZNIAK 32. Meal Plans for Diabetics: Caloric Intake, Calorie Counting, and Glycemic Index PAULIN MOSZCZYNSKI AND ZBIGNIEW TABAROWSKI VI. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT 2: DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS 33. The Evolution of Glucose-Lowering Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes ANDREW J. KRENTZ AND ALAN J. SINCLAIR 34. Current Antidiabetic Drugs: Review of Their Efficacy and Safety MD. AKIL HOSSAIN AND ROKEYA PERVIN 35. HDACs in Diabetes: A New Era of Epigenetic Drug LUÍS F. SCHÜTZ, MIN HI PARK AND MAHUA CHOUDHURY VII. NOVEL INNOVATIONS 36. Noninvasive Blood Glucose Measurement YASUHIRO UWADAIRA AND AKIFUMI IKEHATA VIII. DIABETES IN ANIMALS AND TREATMENT 37. Diabetes Mellitus in Animals: Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and CatsDEBORAH S. GRECO

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Book SynopsisLose weight, boost your metabolism, and start living a happier life with this transformative 30-day plan for healthy eating from the host of the hit podcast The Model Health Show.Food is complicated. It''s a key controller of our state of health or disease. It''s a social centerpiece for the most important moments of our lives. It''s the building block that creates our brain, enabling us to have thought, feeling, and emotion. It''s the very stuff that makes up our bodies and what we see looking back at us in the mirror. Food isn''t just food. It''s the thing that makes us who we are. So why does figuring out what to eat feel so overwhelming?In Eat Smarter, nutritionist, bestselling author, and #1-ranked podcast host Shawn Stevenson breaks down the science of food with a 30-day program to help you lose weight, reboot your metabolism and hormones, and improve your brain function. Most importantly, he explains how changing what you eat can transform your life by affecting your ability to make money, sleep better, maintain relationships, and be happier. Eat Smarter will empower you and make you feel inspired about your food choices, not just because of the impact they have on your weight, but because the right foods can help make you the best version of yourself.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 Introduction to Human Nutrition 1 Nutrition and Health 2 Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism 3 Carbohydrates 4 Lipids 5 Proteins 6 Vitamins 7 Minerals and Water 8 Energy Balance PART 2 Community Nutrition and the Life Cycle 9 Food Selection and Food Safety 10 Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating 11 Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation 12 Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development 13 Nutrition for Aging Adults 14 Nutrition and Physical Fitness PART 3 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition 15 Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care 16 Metabolic Stress 17 Drug-Nutrient Interactions 18 Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition 19 Gastrointestinal Diseases 20 Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs 21 Diabetes Mellitus 22 Renal Disease 23 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 24 Cancer Appendix A Body Mass Index (Second of Two Body Mass Index Tables) Appendix B Food Sources of Oxalates Appendix C Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables Appendix D Federal Food Assistance Programs Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface 1. Vitamins and Minerals and in the context of reference values and requirements Rajkumar Rajendram I. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias 2. Alpha-tocopherol for Alzheimer’s disease Amal Kaddoumi 3. Cognitive impairment and micronutrients: Vitamin B12, folate, and homocysteine and implications for dementia Gianluca Rizzo and Angela Marino 4. Magnesium and Alzheimer's disease Dènahin Hinnoutondji Toffa and Jimmy Li 5. Copper, Oxidative Stress, Alzheimer's disease and Dementia Rosanna Squitti, Mauro Rongioletti and Gianfranco Liguri 6. Chromium and Alzheimer's disease Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah and Ansab Akhtar II. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 7. Riboflavin and lower motor neuron diseases Y. Nadjar III. Brain Injury 8. Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) in Brain Injury Stefan W. Leichtle, Sulaiman Al Mohaish, Melissa Sandler, Vishal Yajnik, Dennis Rivet, Markos Kashiouris, Alpha Fowler and Gretchen M. Brophy 9. Antioxidant vitamins in brain injury with or without antibiotics Anoop Kumar I 10. Vitamin D and traumatic brain Injury Ajay Choudhary 11. Zinc and traumatic brain injury: implications for dietary modulation Paul A. Adlard IV. Cerebral Palsy 12. Cerebral palsy: Evaluating vitamin D levels M. A. Bellomo-Branda V. Dietary Neurotoxins 13. Linking copper and neurotoxic activities Gesivaldo Santos VI. Epilepsy 14. Epilepsy-derived neurodegeneration and vitamin E Francesco Galli 15. Selenium use in epilepsy Haitham S. Mohammed 16. Reduced Vitamin C and minerals in epilepsy Mohammad Safiqul Islam 17. Thiamine, transporters and epilepsy Sunita Bijarnia-Mahay, Arushi Gahlot Saini and Harjit Singh Mahay VII. Headaches and Migraines 18. Riboflavin usage in pediatric migraine Gaku Yamanaka 19. Vitamin B12, folate and migraine Ioannis Liampas, Vasileios Siokas, Christos Bakirtzis and Efthimios Dardiotis 20. Vitamin D and migraine Parisa Gazerani VIII. Multiple Sclerosis 21. Iron, zinc and multiple sclerosis patients Jamilah Borjac and Alaa Matar 22. Vitamin D3 supplementation and multiple sclerosis Joost Smolders and Jan Damoiseaux IX. Neuroinflammation 23. Magnesium reducing neuroinflammation Renu Agarwal and Igor Iezhitsa 24. Vitamin B12 as a neuroprotectant in neuroinflammation Roney S. Coimbra, Larissa Cassiano and Marina Oliveira 25. Vitamin D (VD3) effects on neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative disorders: focus on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases Glauce.Socorro de Barros Viana 26. Vitamin c and neuroinflammation Amanda Marino, David Consoli and Fiona E. Harrison 27. Vitamin A and all trans retinoic acid ( ATRA) on neuroinflammatory changes in the brain Saritha Nair, S. Priyanka and Indira M 28. Fluoride Excess and Neuroinflammation Varun Kumar Sharma, Charu Tyagi, Dudha Namrata, Yugandhar Reddy and Lomas Kumar Tomar X. Parkinson’s Disease 29. Vitamin D and Parkinson's disease Valeria Gonçalves, Fúlvio Scorza, A.C. G. Almeida and Carla A. Scorza 30. Tocotrienols and Parkinson's disease: modelling in vivo and vitro Tatsuya Matsura 31. B vitamins, pyridoxal phosphate and Parkinsonism Adejoke Y. Onaolapo and Olakunle James Onaolapo 32. Antioxidant vitamins in Parkinson’s disease: Vitamins A, C and E Woon-Puay Koh and Ariel Fangting Ying 33. Calcium- and Parkinson’s disease Payam Saadat and Kiarash Saleki 34. Micronutrient levels in Parkinson's Disease H. Afridi Sr. 35. Genes and dietary metals in Parkinson disease Shiek SS.J Ahmed, Jency Roshni, Mahema S. and Janakiraman V XI. Peripheral Neuropathy 36. Vitamin D levels and diabetic peripheral neuropathy Rizaldy Pinzon, Angela Angela, Vanessa Veronica, Febrina Eva Susanto and Andryawan Pradana 37. B Vitamins in the nervous system: a focus on peripheral neuropathy Ana María Páez-Hurtado, Maria Camila Cortes-Albornoz, Diego Alejandro Rodríguez-Gomez, Carlos Calderón-Ospina and Mauricio O. Nava-Mesa XII. Prenatal Effects and Neurodevelopment 38. B-vitamins, deficiencies and maternal over supplementation on neurodevelopment: an updated narrative McCoy Clementson, Jesse Jauhal and Nafisa M. Jadavji 39. Trace elements in neurodevelopment: an updated narrative Anatoly Skalny, Lyubov Chernova and Anastasia Skalnaya 40. Gestational Folic Acid in Neuronal Development of the Hypothalamus G. H. Anderson XIII. Stroke 41. Vitamin B12, hyperhomocysteinaemia and stroke J. David Spence 42. Dietary sodium and stroke: A new narrative Ahmad Jayedi and Sakineh Shab-bidar 43. Dietary calcium and stroke Ka Kahe 44. Resources Rajkumar Rajendram

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Book Synopsis 2022 Gold Award Winner, Nautilus Book Awards 2022 IACP Cookbook Awards FinalistA renowned chef and physician shares her secrets to a healthy life in this cookbook filled with healthy recipes that will fuel and energize your body and mind.'I like to think of a spicebox as the cook's equivalent of a doctor's bag--containing the essential tools to use in the art of cooking. Learning to use spices is the best way to add interest and vibrancy to simple home cooking.' —from the Introduction In her first cookbook, chef and physician Linda Shiue puts the phrase 'let food be thy medicine' to the test. With 175 vegetarian and pescatarian recipes curated from her own kitchen, Dr. Shiue takes you on a journey of vibrant, fresh flavors through a range of spices from amchar masala to za'atar. With a comprehensive 'Healthy Cooking 101' chapter, lists of the healthiest ingredients out there, and tips for p

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Book SynopsisA seasoned medical librarian provides top Internet resources on health, eating, and nutrition!Obesity has reached epidemic proportions not only in the United States, but also around the world. How does someone with weight loss questions find the most up-to-date information available to make informed health decisions? Internet Resources on Weight Loss and Obesity provides you with a comprehensive list of the best Web sites, already evaluated for your convenience. The book helps you locate the correct information you need on obesity and ways to combat it—saving you time from having to resort to Google® or other search engines. This valuable guide, written by a seasoned medical librarian, explains the dynamic nature of the Internet, how to correctly use it, how to easily find, evaluate, and use the latest health information on weight loss, and even how to detect medical fraud.Internet Resources on Weight Loss and ObesityInternet Resources on Weight Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Advice for the Weight Challenged Introduction: Defining the Problem Why You Need to Read This Book Chapter 2. Hunting for Information Chapter 3. The Internet or the World Wide Web: Are the Terms Interchangeable? Chapter 4. General Diet and Nutrition Web Sites Chapter 5. Health and Dietary Assessment Web Sites Chapter 6. Eating Disorders Chapter 7 Obesity in Children and Teenagers Chapter 8 Weight-Loss Web Sites (Nonsurgical) Chapter 9 Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Web Sites Chapter 10 Prescription Medications for Weight Loss Chapter 11 Weight-Loss Spas and Residential Diet Programs Chapter 12 Recipe Web Sites

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Book SynopsisCell signaling is at the core of most biological processes from the simplest to the most complex. In addition to unicellular organisms possessing the essential ability to receive inputs with regard to nutrient availability and noxious stimuli, the cells in multicellular organisms require signaling from adjacent, as well as distant cells to maintain normal internal function, including growth, differentiation, and homeostasis. Conversely, the etiology of many disease processes, such as those involving immune system dysfunction and tumor development, have been traced to aberrant cell signaling. Nutrients and Cell Signaling, in presenting contributions from a wide array of experts in the field, fully delineates the role of nutrients in cell signaling. The text emphasizes broad concepts and covers all major groups of nutrients. Contributors discuss the role of carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements in essential processes such as cell proliferatioTable of ContentsNuclear receptors, transcription factors, and signaling cascades. Amino acids, lipids, and glycation. Insulin release, signaling, and insulin resistance. Calcium-dependent signaling. Feeding and nutrient homeostasis.

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Book SynopsisThe Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, officially recognizing that various risk factors for disease are present in our environment, has proposed the concept of lifestyle-related diseases. These include those diseases that are tied to such lifestyle choices as excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, exposure to stress, and poor diet.Ongoing attention to this issue led to an International Symposium on Free Radicals and Health: Molecular Interventions and Protection of Lifestyle-Related Diseases bringing together the top experts in that area. With the belief that the recognition of the occurrence of risk factors and their identification are important to overcoming lifestyle-related diseases, three of those experts invited prominent participants at the symposium to contribute to a book. Molecular Interventions in Lifestyle-Related Diseases is the result of that effort.This book is divided into three main sections:Free Radicals, Lifestyle-Related DTable of ContentsFree Radicals, Lifestyle-Related Diseases, and Their Protection. Free Radicals, Brain Diseases, and Their Protection. Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, Micronutrients, and Pharmacological Interventions.

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Book Synopsis well-written and the content is clearly presented. There are plentiful figures and tables, which are effectively labeled and adequately support the content. highly recommended for academic and special libraries. effectively presents current research on phytochemicals in a readable manner.- E-Streams This landmark volume shows how far the field has advanced . This important volume is filled with reports on what the editors term as the ''new era'' in the study of phytochemicals, in which we move from the ''eat more vegetable and fruit'' admonition to more detailed information on the biology, molecular biology, regulatory function, and role in human health of phytochemicals. All workers in phytochemicals should get themselves a copy of this valuable book.Table of ContentsNutritional Genomics. Methods to Study Bioavailability of Phytochemicals. Characterization of Polyphenol Metabolites. Microarray Profiling of Gene Expression Patterns of Genistein in Tumor Cells. Gene Regulatory Activity of Ginkgo Biloba L. Cancer Chemoprevention with Sulforaphane, a Dietary Isothiocyanate. Phytochemicals Protect Against Heterocyclic Amine-Induced DNA Adduct Formation. Organosulfur-Garlic Compounds and Cancer Prevention. Polymethylated Flavonoids: Cancer Preventive and Therapeutic Potentials Derived from Anti-inflammatory- and Drug-Metabolism Modifying Properties. Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Chemoprevention by Tea and Tea Polyphenols. Dietary Flavonoids and Human Cataract Prevention. Phytochemicals and the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Potential Roles for Selected Fruits, Herbs, and Spices. Beneficial Effects of Resveratrol.

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Book SynopsisAnalogous to other infections, evidence suggests that improved micronutrient intake may reduce HIV transmission and progression, as well as morbidity from common and opportunistic infections. This is important information, considering many in the world's HIV-infected population do not yet have access to anti-retroviral drugs. Micronutrients and HIV Infection presents current knowledge on the role of micronutrients in HIV and other infections - knowledge that can be used to improve case management and public health interventions.The book provides a comprehensive overview of micronutrients and HIV infection through a review of recently published human studies and intervention trials and other important epidemiology based literature. It begins by introducing the malnutrition-infection complex, Nutritionally Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and the role of oxidative stress in infection. Then the book covers the history, biochemistry, biological functions, and food sources ofTrade Review"Nineteen authors from 6 countries, 11 of them with medical degrees, contributed the 11 chapters (citing 1009 references) of this very readable and well-edited book. …For a multi-authored volume, Micronutrients and HIV Infection has remarkably and refreshingly little redundancy. Moreover, some authors discuss the adverse consequences of excessive nutrient exposure on the course of HIV and opportunistic infections and the nutrient-nutrient interactions that can arise from nutrient interventions. The book also offers some priceless teaching illustrations." - Noel W. Solomons and Monica Orozco in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 25Table of ContentsIntroduction. Nutritionally Acquired Immune Deficiency. Oxidative Stress and Infections. Vitamin A and Carotenoids. B-Complex Vitamins. Vitamin C. Vitamin E. Iron. Selenium. Other Micronutrients. Micronutrients in the Case-Management of HIV: Developed Countries. Micronutrients in Public Health and Interventions: Developing Countries.

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Book SynopsisDietary cancer prophylaxis is based on the detailed knowledge of carcinogenic and anticarcinogenic properties of food constituents. Although much data has been collected on these elements, an understanding of the causal mechanisms that link diet and cancer is still evolving. Carcinogenic and Anticarcinogenic Food Components explains the broad spectrum of information available on these compounds and examines what is behind their complexities. Internationally renowned biochemists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and food scientists present the most recent studies that relate cancer risk to particular dietary components and discuss the latest clinical trials that evaluate the benefits of nutritional interventions. They discuss dietary sources containing carcinogenic compounds, their abundance in foods, and their possible cancer risks. Conversely, they explain the cancer- preventive potential of food components and the basic mechanisms and targets of chemoprevention. ChaTrade Review"... The three editors and their 33 contributors of the 17 chapters have covered this subject very well. … covers wide-ranging subjects, with interesting information on the causes and the likelihood of prevention of cancer from the consumption of selective foods. …gives a good understanding of this interesting and controversial issue, which could be of interest to research scientists in trying to understand the importance of diet on human health in general. It also gives an insight into this issue to professionals working within the food industry and to researchers in food science and nutrition."—Ara Kanekanian, in International Journal of Dairy Technology, Vol 61, No 3 August 2008Table of ContentsFood and Cancer: Development of an Association. Molecular Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis. Metabolism of Chemical Carcinogens. Genotoxic Food Components. Impact of Food Preservation, Processing, and Cooking on Cancer Risk. Environmental Contamination of Food. Dietary Anti- and Prooxidants: Their Impact on Oxidative DNA Damage and Cancer Risk. Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Eicosanoids, and Intestinal Tumorigenesis. Chemoprevention of Cancer: Basic Mechanisms and Molecular Targets. Chemopreventive Phenolic Compounds in Common Spices. Cancer Prevention by Tea and Tea Constituents. Cancer Chemoprevention by Wine Polyphenols and Resveratrol. Flavonoids: Common Constituents of Edible Fruits and Vegetables. Carotenoids in Cancer Prevention. Chemopreventive Potential of Compounds in Cruciferous Vegetables. Phytoestrogens and Their Effects on Cancer. Diet and Cancer Prevention: Current Knowledge and Future Direction. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe complete mapping of the human genome, along with the development of sophisticated molecular technologies, has accelerated research on the relationship between nutrients and genes. This has led to compelling evidence garnered from epidemiological and experimental observations supporting the idea that the interaction between nutrients and genes is one of the most important mechanisms influencing carcinogenesis. Nutrient-Gene Interactions in Cancer brings together leading authorities in the field who provide an overview and look specifically at the mechanisms known to underlie each nutrient and gene interaction. The book examines the multi-functional relationship linking nutrition and cancer development, including the complex role nutrients have in modulating cancer growth via interactions with specific genes, and the emerging new strategy for cancer chemoprevention that is based on a deepened understanding of this relationship. The authors also provide freshly illuminating inTable of ContentsNutrients and Genes Interaction. Candidate Mechanisms for the Nutrients and Gene Interaction. Biomarkers for Nutrients and Gene Interaction. Folate and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene. Folate and One-Carbon Metabolism Genes. Methionine and Methionine Adenosyltransferase. b -Carotene and Retinoic Receptor Genes. Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Gene. Alcohol and Alcohol Dehydrogenase Genes. Meat and N-Acetyltransferase 2 Gene. Dietary Estrogens and Estrogen Receptor Genes. Ferritin and Serine Hydroxymethyltransferase Gene. Isothiocyanate and Glutathione S-Transferase Gene. Future Directions and Implication of Research on Nutrients and Gene Interactions in Cancer.

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Book SynopsisIncluding the latest reviews of the most current issues related to food and nutrition toxicity, Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicity, Volume 3 distills a wide range of research on food safety and food technology. Put together by a strong team with a wealth of broad experience, the continuation of this important new series includes contributions from the fields of medicine, public health, and environmental science. Topics covered in Volume Three include:MEG-related toxic, pathological, and etiological findings in the liver, stomach, blood, testes/uterus, kidneys, peritoneum, and skin Current information on pharmacokinetic and toxicodynamic aspects of methyl mercury toxicity The limits set by various agencies for, and the possible effects of, exposure to Uranium via ingestion and inhalation Evidence that nutrition can modify PCB toxicity and its implications in numerous age-related diseases The most recent findings on oxysterols' toxic and pro-atherosclerotic effects and the use of antioxidants supplements to prevent their generation in foods Examples of published safety data, drug interactions, and problems with formulated products Potential dangers and benefits of genetically modified foods, moral and ethical issues, and benefit risk ratios Emerging issues in food contamination, recently-discovered contaminants, the increased use of genetically engineered crops, and their effects on children New views on the onset of celiac disease, its symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract, and its diagnosis and management A timely compilation, the book sheds light on the most important issues in food safety today. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the food industry or academics researching food science and food technology.Table of ContentsMethyleugenol in the Diet: Toxic and Pathological Aspects. Methyl Mercury Toxicity: Pharmacokinetics and Toxicodynamic Aspects. Adverse Effects and Toxicity of Nutraceuticals. Safety Concerns of Genetically Modified Foods. Celiac Disease: A New Paradigm of an Immune-Related Disorder Due to Dietary Gluten. Uranium in Food and Water: Actual and Potential Effects. Oxidized Products of Cholesterol: Toxic Effects. Food Contaminants and Children: Cause for Concern. Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Oxidative Stress, and Diet.

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Book SynopsisKinetic models are becoming standard tools in the research of biological systems. They are used to represent hypotheses, analyze data, and design experiments to maximize the information obtained from a study. Kinetic Models of Trace Element and Mineral Metabolism During Development describes models for calcium, chromium, copper, iron, iodide, lead, mercury, selenium, zinc, and others in health and disease.Table of ContentsPregnancy and Lactation: Use of Mineral Stable Isotopes in the Study of Nutrient Homeostasis During Human Pregnancy and Lactation. Kinetic Overview: Modeling Calcium Metabolism in Pregnant and Lactating Cows. Calcium Metabolism in Pregnancy and Lactation: An Individual Study. Copper Metabolism in Dairy Cows: Development of a Model Based on a Stable Isotope Tracer. Neonates and Children: Zinc Kinetics in Humans. Stable Isotope Studies of Zinc Kinetic Metabolism in Infants. Determination of Mineral Absorption by Very Low Birthweight Preterm Infants with the Stable Isotope Extrinsic Tag Approach. Adolescents and Adults: Determination of Requirements. Contributions of Mathematical Models to Understanding of Human Iodide Metabolism. Zinc that Exchanges with Zinc in Plasma Within Two Days: Variation with Dietary Zinc. Calcium Metabolism in Adolescents. Stable Isotopes of Copper, Molybdenum, and Zinc Used Simultaneously for Kinetic Studies of Their Metabolism. Reference Values for Trace Elements in Human Clinical Specimens: With Special Reference to Biomonitoring and Specimen Suitability. Disorders: Studies of Calcium Metabolism in Children with Chronic Illnesses. Historical Overview of Copper Kinetics. Compartmental Analysis of Intestinal Iron Absorption and Mucosal Iron Kinetics. Chromium (III) Metabolism in Diabetic Patients. A Calcium-Based Model of Human Lead Kinetics. Environmental Health: Some Constitutive Modifiers of the Kinetic and Dynamic Behavior of Non-Essential Metals. An Overview of Selenium Kinetics in Humans. The Kinetics of Intravenously Administered Inorganic Mercury in Humans. Calcium Metabolic Dynamics: Overview of Calcium Metabolic Dynamics. Interpretation of Stable Isotope Studies of Calcium Absorption and Kinetics. Calcium Homeostasis-An Old Problem Revisited. Generalized Stochastic Compartmental Models of Calcium Metabolism. Frequency Response of the Calcium Control System. Regulation in Oscillatory Models. Optimal Sampling for the Determination of

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, an entire publication has been dedicated to providing a critical review of the identification and analysis of the milk specific proteins such as lactalbumin, lactoferrin and casein; the non-milk specific proteins such as plasma and membrane proteins; and the minor nitrogen-containing components such as enzymes, hormones, and growth factors. Biological roles, whether nutritional, endocrinological or immunological, of the specific nitrogen compounds in mammary milk production and/or growth and development of the breast-fed infant are also presented. Identification of the molecular weight compounds that have led to questions about their function in milk and their inclusion in modern infant formulas is thoroughly discussed and of great value to scientists in sub-specialties of biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and immunology, as well as to pediatric practitioners with primary interests in the infant food industry, academia, or clinical nutrition. The thoroughness oTable of ContentsSection A: Overview, Chapter 1 Overview: The Biochemistry of Nitrogen-Containing Compounds in Human Milk and Their Physiological Significance, Section B: Proteins in Human Milk, Chapter 2 Casein Micelles and Casein Subunits in Human Milk, Chapter 3 Whey Proteins in Human Milk, Chapter 4 Immunoglobulins in Human Milk, Chapter 5 Peptide Hormones and Hormone-Like Substances in Milk, Chapter 6 Enzymes in Human Milk, Chapter 7 Growth Factors in Human Milk: Sources and Potential Physiological Roles, Chapter 8 Fat Globule Proteins, Section C: Non-Protein Nitrogen in Human Milk, Chapter 9 Non-Protein Nitrogen Components in Human Milk: Biochemistry and Potential Functional Role, Section D: Physiological Significance of the Nitrogen Composition of Human Milk, Chapter 10 Protein Quantity and Whey-Casein Ratio in Infant Formulas, Chapter 11 Is Taurine an Essential Nutrient for Neonates?, Chapter 12 Excretion of Human Milk Proteins by Term and Premature Infants, Chapter 13 Amino Acid Metabolism in Human Milk-Fed and Formula-Fed Term Infants, Chapter 14 Amino Acid Metabolism and Requirements of the Premature Infant: Is Human Milk the “Gold Standard”?, Chapter 15 Nonimmunoglobulin Components in Human Milk — Candidates for Prophylaxis Against Infantile Infections, Chapter 16 Milk Lipases and In Vivo Lipolysis, Index

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Book SynopsisWhether you exercise for fun, or in competitive situations, you should understand the important role nutrition plays in fitness. This useful new text focuses on nutrition as it specifically relates to female athletes. It addresses topics of major importance to women in sports, coaches, trainers, sports nutritionists, and physicians. Each chapter is a mini-course on a particular aspect of nutrition. Subjects include the nutritional practices of female athletes; the requirements for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; details on vitamins and minerals, with special emphasis on the nutrients of importance to female athletes; the role of water and electrolytes, including prevention of dehydration and guidelines for optimal fluid replacement; body weight and composition; factors affecting energy balance; how to achieve a healthy competitive weight, and an overview of eating disorders in athletes, including definitions and diagnostic criteria, prevalence, risk factors, and effects on health anTrade Review"Nutrition information and practices related to female athletes are presented in a concise, easy-to-read style, with emphasis placed on the basics of nutrition and calcium, iron, and zinc needs. The prevalence of anorexia and bulimia, along with their warning signs and effects on health and performance, are discussed. The book successfully compiles theory, science, and application, making it a required reference for professionals."-SCAN'S Pulse Supplement"If you are interested in sports nutrition or the nutritional needs of active women, this book will be a great addition to your library."Journal of the American Dietetic Association"The price is affordable for most practitioners, the book is well written and flows well, and the book provides theory, science and application. Readers will find Nutrition and the Female Athlete a handy reference when a quick question arises concerning most nutrient needs of the female athlete.""-Jill Ellis, Ph.D. RD, in Scan's PULSETable of ContentsNutrition Knowledge and Practices of Female AthletesThe Energy Yielding Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, and FatThe VitaminsThe MineralsWater and ElectrolytesBody Weight and Body CompositionEating Disorders in Athletes

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Book SynopsisPatients who are unable to achieve an adequate nutritional intake via their gut are at risk of malnutrition and its many associated problems. They may therefore require feeding directly into a vein. Prescribing Adult Intravenous Nutrition is an introductory text offering the inexperienced healthcare professional involved in nutritional support, a practical guide to the broad principles and practice of adult parenteral nutrition. Prescribing Adult Intravenous Nutrition describes: why nutritional care is so important; what should be given; what can go wrong; how to deal with any IVN related problems; and organizational aspects of nutritional care.Trade Review'This textbook...is both a comprehensive introduction to intravenous nutrition (IVN) and a useful reference text. The writing style is easy to read and information is provided at an accessible level for those new to the subject. This textbook covers all the areas that prescribers of parenteral nutrition should be aware of. It has relevance to all members of the healthcare team.'Rebecca White, chairman of the British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group. The Pharmaceutical Journal (Vol. 280) 1 March 2008 -- Rebecca White * The Pharmaceutical Journal *'It is written with the medical profession in mind and gives the facts in the candid and concise manner necessary for a book of this nature'PINNT Online. July 2007 * PINNT *Table of Contents1. The Importance of Nutritional Support; 2. Oral and Enteral Tube Support; 3. Intravenous Support; 4. Clinical Assessment; 5. Pharmaceutical Review; 6. Decisions on Intravenous Nutrition; 7. Fluid and Macronutrients; 8. Electrolytes; 9. Micronutrients; 10. Prescribing for Patients with Specific Problems; 11. Regimen Choice; 12. Potential Complications; 13. Monitoring; 14. Organising Nutrition Support; 15. Technical Services; 16. On the Ward; Appendix 1 Stability; Appendix 2 Salts and Pharmaceutical Calculations; Appendix 3 Micronutrient Preparations; Appendix 4 High Sodium Drinks and Feeds for Short Bowel Syndrome.

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Book SynopsisYogurt is a fermented food that has existed for centuries with bioactive properties that have long been thought to be beneficial to health. The first commercial yogurts, sold over a hundred years ago in pharmacies, were recommended to treat digestive disorders. Yogurt: Roles in Nutrition and Impacts on Health compiles the scientific research to date into a comprehensive reference book that explores yogurt's role in diet and health, its composition in micro- and macronutrients, and the potential mechanisms underlying its health benefits. Yogurtâs composition as a unique blend of macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and ferments makes yogurt a nutrient-dense food that is included by health authorities in food-based dietary guidelines. This book shows how regular yogurt consumption contributes to the intake of key nutrients, such as calcium and protein, and is associated with healthy dietary patterns and lifestyles. The authors review the current evidence linking yogurt consumption to cardiometabolic health and other health conditions, including its established benefits in lactose digestion, its promising role in the prevention of weight management and type 2 diabetes, and its potential impact on cardiometabolic risk factors. This reference book is a key resource for nutrition scientists, dairy researchers, dietitians, health professionals, and educational institutions looking for a state-of-the-art review of the scientific evidence on the role of yogurt in nutrition and health. Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsAuthorsIntroductionSECTION I Yogurt Composition and ConsumptionChapter 1 Yogurt Chapter 2 Yogurt ConsumptionSECTION II Yogurt and Cardiometabolic HealthChapter 3 Weight Management and ObesityChapter 4 Type 2 DiabetesChapter 5 HypertensionChapter 6 Cardiovascular DiseasesChapter 7 Metabolic SyndromeSECTION III Yogurt and Other Health ConditionsChapter 8 Yogurt and Gut HealthChapter 9 Immune ResponsesChapter 10 CancerChapter 11 Allergy and Atopic DiseasesChapter 12 Bone Mineralization and OsteoporosisGeneral ConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisOur brain is recognized by all specialists as the most complex entity created in nature. Regarding the extraordinary capacities of its functioning, still incompletely known, the control of the brain by our dietary lipids may seem very improbable to many people. Yet, research has shown that an imbalance in the intake of essential fatty acids is related to conditions as prevalent as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Research on psychological disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, aggressiveness and suicidal behavior are discussed in this text. Several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer''s, Parkinson''s and multiple sclerosis are also explored. Several observations prove that not only are omega-3 fatty acids actively involved in maintaining the noble functions of our brain, but other lipids, including cholesterol, liposoluble vitamins (A, D and E) and some carotenoids play roles as well and are presented in this bookTable of ContentsPreface by Professor William Camu. Brain Development. Cognitive Development. Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease.Other Neurological Disorders. Mental Disorders. Other Personality and Behavior Disorders. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the cutting-edge science behind long-term weight loss success, in this powerful new book from the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die.Every month seems to bring a trendy new diet or weight loss fadand yet obesity rates continue to rise, and with it a growing number of diseases and health problems. It's time for a different approach.Enter Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of the Nutrition Facts website. Author of the mega bestselling How Not to Die, Dr. Greger now turns his attention to the latest research on the leading causesand remediesof obesity. Dr. Greger hones in on the optimal criteria to enable weight loss, while considering how these foods actually affect our health and longevity. He lays out the key ingredients of the ideal weight-loss dietfactors such as calorie density, the insulin index, and the impact of foods on our gut microbiomeshowing

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author and revolutionary food activist Vani Hari offers an array of quick, easy, real-food recipes that make cooking fun, healthy, and delicious. This book will inspire you to take control of your health and ditch processed foods for good.If you want to be inspired, delighted, and overwhelmed with deliciousness look no further than Vani Hari's masterful, yet simple everyday cookbook, Food Babe Kitchen. Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Food Fix and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional MedicineWith more than 100 mouthwatering recipesfrom Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter to Baja Fish Tacos, Grapefruit Goddess Salad, Luscious Lemon Bars, and even Homemade Doritosthe Food Babe Kitchen will show readers how delicious and simple it is to eat healthy, easy, real food.Food Babe Kitchen shows you how to shop for the healTrade Review"I love Vani! Her food industry investigations have made me a better mother by opening my eyes to what's really going on and by making me a healthier cook. We are paying attention to ingredients more than ever, and it's because of her dedication to wellness on all levels. The nutritious recipes, advice, and tips in Food Babe Kitchen are invaluable." - Eva Mendes, actress, businesswoman, and mother of two "I couldn't be more excited for Vani's first cookbook! I've been following her for years as she's my go-to girl for all things health and wellness. Her passion and perseverance have always been inspiring and now my family and I love having her healthy and delicious recipes in our kitchen." - Kristin Cavallari, founder and CEO of Uncommon James lifestyle brand, two-time New York Times best-selling author of Balancing in Heels and True Roots, and mother to three young kids"If you want to be inspired, delighted, and overwhelmed with deliciousness look no further than Vani Hari's masterful, yet simple everyday cookbook, Food Babe Kitchen. Known for her fearless approach to telling the truth about what's really in our food, Vani now provides a cornucopia of choices that start with real food, flavor, and healing; and end with joy, happiness, and nourishment in every sense." - Mark Hyman, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Food Fix and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine "Vani is the matriarch of food transparency! Her deep knowledge and passion for the quality of food available we eat are now combined with her love of feeding those around her. What a gift to have the Food Babe sharing her tips, tricks for the types of food we should be eating in over 100 delectable family-friendly recipes." - Catherine McCord, cookbook author and founder of Weelicious "Vani and I see eye to eye on nourishing our bodies with wholesome, real food meals made with high-quality, unprocessed ingredients. And this does not mean sacrificing taste . . . her recipes are delicious! My copy of Food Babe Kitchen is going to be well-worn with many pages flagged and splattered on." - Lisa Leake, #1 New York Times best-selling author of 100 Days of Real Food"Vani sheds light on the processed food system and the negative impact chemicals, emulsifiers, and added sugars can have on each of us. Her new cookbook is an accessible tool I recommend to help clients stock a cleaner pantry, fridge, and freezer; and learn that simple homemade meals can be easy, clean, and delicious." - Kelly LeVeque, celebrity nutritionist and best-selling author of Body Love Every Day

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Book SynopsisConsidered Mother Nature's medicine cabinet in many areas of the world, marine organisms have been known from time immemorial to possess curative powers. But until recently, their bioactive compounds, nutraceutical properties, and commercial potential remained undiscovered. Bringing together widely scattered literature, Marine Products for Healthcare: Functional and Bioactive Nutraceutical Compounds from the Ocean discusses the importance of marine products as a source of nutraceuticals, food additives, and other useful ingredients in health protection and product formulationThe book begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of functional foods and an overview of the functionality of marine fishery products. It includes detailed discussions on nutraceutical and other functional properties of their seafood components including proteins, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, chondroitin, carotenoids, minerals, anTable of ContentsFunctional Foods and Nutraceuticals: An Overview. Marine Resources: Availability and Quantity. Seafood: Global Consumption Pattern and Role in Nutrition. Nutritional and Functional Value of Marine Proteins. Lipids and Unsaturated Fatty Acids. Chitin and Chitosan. Carotenoids. Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elemtns. Seaweed: Sources as Food Hydrocolloids. Marine Bio-active Compounds. Aquaculture for Production of Nutraceuticals and Bio-active Compounds. Food Fortification with Marine Nutraceuticals. Edible Films from Marine Macromolecules. Processing Aspects of Marine Resources.

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Book SynopsisDuring the past decade since the first edition of this practical work was published, global prevalence of obesity has increased by epic proportions, and physical fitness levels have continued to decline. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life, Second Edition analyzes cutting-edge longitudinal and cross-sectional data on morphological, nutritional, and functional characteristics related to environmental factors to assess how the lifestyle choices we make when we're young deeply impact overall health and wellness throughout our lives. Includes Step-by-Step Nutrition and Exercise PlansExtensively revised and updated, this definitive second edition synthesizes new, original research findings related to anthropometric and body composition data, dietary intake, cardiorespiratory function, motor and psychomotor skills, muscle strength, and biochemical and physiological parameters of preschool-age children. The boTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition… clearly written, eloquently organized text, providing pertinent and useful information for anyone interested in the problems of nutrition, physical activity, and health in very young children.—Pediatric Exercise ScienceTable of ContentsIntroduction: First Steps to Optimal Health and Fitness throughout Life. Theoretical Considerations: What Can We Learn from the Natural and Experimental Models? Nutrition of Pregnant Mothers and Their Children in Early Life: Human Studies. Growth and Somatic Development of Preschool Children. Nutritional Status and Dietary Intake in Early Life. Functional Development and Physical Activity during Early Childhood. Influence of Varying Nutrition and Environment on Somatic Development and Physical Fitness. Development of Obesity and Its Influence on the Functional Capacity of Children and Youth. Influence of Environmental Factors. Influence of Motor Stimulation, Physical Education, and Spontaneous Physical Activity. Criteria for the Evaluation of Morphological and Functional Development in Preschool Children: Recommendations. Summary of Experimental Results. Perspectives: Physical Activity, Early Prevention of Diseases, and Development of Positive Health.

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Book SynopsisWhat we eat is important, but what does healthy eating look like and how can we create dietary habits that nourish us physically and emotionally?Part of the Q&A Health Guides series, this book offers a broad introduction to healthy eating a topic that is often shrouded in confusion and misinformation. The book's 53 questions cover the basics of nutritional science, how diet affects physical and mental health, common dietary approaches, concerns about particular foods, and barriers that may prevent individuals from establishing and maintaining healthy eating habits. Healthy Eating: Your Questions Answered synthesizes the vast field of nutritional science into a compact and easy-to-digest volume that offers readers common-sense, evidence-based suggestions to improve their eating habits and steer clear of potentially harmful fad diets.Augmenting the main text, a collection of 5 case studies illustrate key concepts and issues through relatable stori

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Book Synopsis50 questions and answers to sort out the fact from the fiction about Dukan

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Book SynopsisNutrition and infection are often at a crossroads, interacting with each other and influencing human health. Infection is a major health problem and nutritional deficiency plays a significant role in increasing the risk of infection. NutritionInfection Interactions and Impacts on Human Health presents state-of-the-art evidence on nutritioninfection interactions and their impact on health and disease. The book explores a wide range of topics including the effects of infection on nutritiona common occurrence in the developing worldand nutrientinfection interactions for specific infections including HIV, TB, malaria, and parasitic infections. These are reviewed with a special emphasis on nutritional interventions. Also covered is the role of the gastrointestinal tract and its influence on nutrition, focusing on the human gastrointestinal microbiota, enteric syndromes, probiotics, and immunonutrients. The book discusses infectionnutrition interaTrade Review"This book provides a broad foundation of knowledge on nutrition-infection interactions and their impact on human health. It is unique and useful in an area of advancing scientific inquiry, and will be most appropriate for students and researchers in these fields. It also will serve to improve the knowledge base of clinicians and nutritionists managing patients in both developed and developing countries. Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - 3 Stars"—DOODY'S NOTESTable of ContentsRole of Nutrition in Human Health and Disease. Interaction of Nutrition and Immunity. Micronutrient Deficiency and Immunity. Infection–Nutrition Interaction: Perspectives from the Developing World in Transition. Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Nutrition– Infection Interactions and the Potential Therapeutic Strategy Using Antioxidants and Modulating Inflammation. Nutrient–Drug Interactions. HIV and Micronutrient Supplementation. Tuberculosis and Human Nutrition. Impact of Malaria and Parasitic Infections on Human Nutrition. Gut Microbiome in the Nutrition–Infection Interaction: A Focus on Malnourished Children. Enteric Syndromes Leading to Malnutrition and Infections. Relationship of Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics to Infections, Immunity, and Nutrition. Immunonutrients and Evidence for Their Use in Hospitalized Adults Receiving Artificial Nutrition. Impact of Infection–Nutrient Interactions in Infants, Children, and Adolescents. Aging and Effects of Nutrient–Infection Interactions. Future Strategies and Research Directions in Nutrition– Infection Interactions That Will Enhance Human Health. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis clinically tested, comprehensive course based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques can provide a longer-term solution to your weight problems. You''ll come to understand your own psychological blocks to managing weight and discover how to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Learn how you can: - Develop the motivation to change your eating and activity- Respond to emotional eating in a helpful way- Work with the thoughts and emotions getting in the way of change- Work out a simple, healthy and sustainable eating plan that fits with your daily routine- Find easy ways to add more physical activity into your everyday lifeOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme.Series editor: Emeritus Professor Peter CooperTrade Review'In conjunction with other weight-loss approaches [behaviour therapy] was more effective in reducing weight or delaying weight regain [than diet alone or drug therapy] either at the end of treatment or at the 1-year follow-up or both' US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

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Book SynopsisMax Whitlock, Team GB's double Olympic gold-medallist, has spent years developing his own fitness regime and now he wants to share his workout secrets with you.The Whitlock Workout gathers together all of Max's user-friendly core strength exercises and quick workout routines that anybody can try, from simple stretches on your sofa, to those using just a cushion or a pillow, through to more advanced total body exercises which can be taken outside to your local park. Along with nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes to help fuel your body, Max shares the secrets of his success and teaches us how to be fit for life. QUICK WORKOUTS. HEALTHY RECIPES. TOTAL FITNESS.Max is proof that if you train hard and eat well, you really can achieve amazing results from home. Whether it's a spare 15 minutes in the morning before work, or half an hour at the weekend, The Whitlock WorkoutTrade ReviewIn The Whitlock Workout Max shares his unique exercises that can be done by anyone anywhere, using body-weight rather than expensive equipment. Its pages are filled with images of the handsome young athlete grappling with sofa cushions in a bid to show us all what is possible using everyday objects (even if we don't have anything approaching his athletic physique). * Daily Express *[Max Whitlock] shares his speedy fitness routines with us . . . from simple stretches on the sofa to more advanced total body exercises you can do in the garden or park. He includes nutritional tips and his favourite quick and healthy recipes. * Sunday Express *[The Whitlock Workout] is part sports memoir, part workout plan, part recipe book, with an emphasis on simplicity, time-efficiency and manageable goals . . . Whitlock's plan seems particularly timely . . . his exercise plan is a gym-free, fad-free regime . . . His workout plan is suitable for fitness newbies and gym-goers alike, with practical advice for staying motivated and slotting gymnastics-based fitness into our everyday lives. * iNews *Core strength is at the heart of [Max's] practice, and he would like to pass on his best workouts for us to do at home or anywhere you fancy! Incorporating little elements into your day will transform you from the inside out. Balance is key here, in more ways than one . . . Consider this to be a smart and hugely effective guide towards a better you in 2020! * Magic Radio Book Club *Exercise and enjoyment belong in the same sentence with the help of one of the UK's foremost athletes. [Max] has passed on his extensive knowledge about health, fitness and healthy eating in his new book. * Woman's Own *Whitlock is on a mission to get Britain fit and healthy . . . the book features several series of exercises that target the whole body. And best of all, they can mostly be done without any additional equipment. Just the floor, a sofa, or a cushion is more than enough. * The Telegraph *In The Whitlock Workout, Max Whitlock advocates using things such as a sofa cushion - or a child - rather than high-tech gym equipment to help incorporate fitness into everyday life. * Daily Mail *Looking for healthy dinner ideas - take inspiration from Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock... his new book, The Whitlock Workout, is a surprisingly accessible exercise and recipe manual * Muddy Stilettos *

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Book SynopsisThe most talked about metalloid in the modern world, arsenic affects the liver, kidney, and lungs; leads to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes; and may cause blindness with long-time exposure. With naturally occurring arsenic boosted by mining and other industrial processes contaminating soil and drinking water, arsenic toxicity is a major challenge to health professionals and scientists around the world. Arsenic Toxicity: Prevention and Treatment reviews current understanding of arsenic poisoning and the health consequences resulting from exposure. The book paints a vivid picture of the sources of arsenic toxicity including ground water; food such as rice, fruits and vegetables, fish, and chicken as well as occupational exposures from industries using inorganic arsenic such as glass production, non-ferrous alloy, wood preservation, and semiconductor manufacturing units. The text details the health hazards of arsenic toxicity and then examines removal, mainlTable of ContentsIntroduction to Arsenic Toxicity. Arsenic Poisoning and Its Health Effects. Manifestation & geographical distribution. Origin of Arsenic Toxicity – Geochemistry. Introduction to Remediation of arsenic toxicity: Application of biological treatment methods for remediation of arsenic toxicity from ground waters. Remediation of arsenic toxicity. Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (I). Bioremediation of Arsenic Toxicity (II). Remediation in Food. Arsenic in the soil-plant system: Phytotoxicity and Phytoremediation. Mitigation of arsenic toxicity by plant products. Treatment of Arsenic Poisoning: Diagnosis with Biomarkers. Chronic Arsenicosis: Clinical feature and Diagnosis. Management of Chronic Arsenicosis: An Overview. Influence of neutraceuticals in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Influence of Functional Foods in combating Arsenic Toxicity. Running Commentary.

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Book SynopsisThis latest edition of the most internationally respected reference in food chemistry for more than 30 years, Fennema's Food Chemistry, 5th Edition once again meets and surpasses the standards of quality and comprehensive information set by its predecessors. All chapters reflect recent scientific advances and, where appropriate, have expanded and evolved their focus to provide readers with the current state-of-the-science of chemistry for the food industry. This edition introduces new editors and contributors who are recognized experts in their fields.The fifth edition presents a completely rewritten chapter on Water and Ice, written in an easy-to-understand manner suitable for professionals as well as undergraduates. In addition, ten former chapters have been completely revised and updated, two of which receive extensive attention in the new edition including Carbohydrates (Chapter 3), which has been expanded to include a section on MaTrade ReviewSource: Grasas y Aceites Vol 68, No 4 (2017)Name: F. J. HidalgoIn summary, an updated version of this classic textbook in Food Chemistry that has been employed by numerous students and researchers. This new edition maintains the same spirit that previous editions and will continue being as useful as before for both Food Chemistry courses and those wanting to have a deep introduction to some unknown aspects in Food Chemistry.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Major Food Components. Water and Ice. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins. Enzymes. Dispersed Systems: Basic considerations. Minor Food Components. Vitamins. Minerals. Colorants. Flavors. Food Additives. Bioactive Substances. Nutraceuticals and Toxicants. Food Systems. Characteristics of Milk. Post-Mortem Physiology of Edible Muscle Tissues. Post-harvest Physiology of Edible Plant Tissues.

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Book SynopsisHuman Placental Trophoblasts: Impact of Maternal Nutrition explores the vital roles of trophoblasts play in fetal growth and pregnancy, giving you new insight into the modulation of placental trophoblast functions by nutrients. It also reviews the role of fatty acids, folic acids, and specific vitamins in this aspect. The book highlights the critical role of nutrients on human placental development and its'' in utero programming effects on the development of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and obesity in later life.The book begins with discussions of the central process of placentation and its regulation on size and growth of the fetus. It also covers the effects of key macronutrients on placental growth, metabolism, transport, and secretory function. The text details important vitamins and few micronutrients and their roles in the feto-placental growth and development. It includes information on the influence of Table of ContentsPreface. Overview of the Book. Organization of Human Placenta and Structure and Function of Trophoblast. Introduction to the Key Nutrients and Their Implication on Placentation. Amino Acid Transport and Metabolism of the Trophoblast Cells. Transport and Metabolism of Lipids in Trophoblast Cells. Maternal Lipid and Their Impact on Angiogenesis and Invasion of Trophoblast. Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D on Cellular Growth, Angiogenesis and Invasion of Trophoblast. Nuclear Transcription Factors and Their Effect on Trophoblast Metabolism. Effect of Adipokines on Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast Cells. Hyperglycemia and Hypoxia on Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast Cells. Regulation of Gene Expression During Angiogenesis and Invasion of the Trophoblast. Index.

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Book SynopsisRecently, there has been a fundamental shift in the global health and wellness industry from disease treatment to preventing chronic diseases. The use of nutraceuticals and functional foods in prevention efforts could lead to a decreased dependency on drugs. The pharmaceutical industry recognizes this shift; however, serious concerns have arisen regarding the claimed efficacy, quality, and safety of products used as medical foods.This book examines the consumer and industry mindshift, including the scientific evidence of these foods as effective adjuncts to pharmacotherapy during all stages of treatment of various diseases, thus indicating that pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals can and should coexist. It details quality, safety, and efficacy of foods, drugs, and nutrients; marketing and product positioning; regulatory perspectives; biomarkers and metabolites; probiotics; food/drug interactions; and future industry trends. In addition, food bioactives represent diet-basedTrade ReviewPharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals: A Shift in Disease Prevention considers the recent shift in the health and consumer industries from treating diseases and conditions to preventing them, and offers a scientific survey of the use of nutraceuticals and foods in these prevention efforts. While the pharma industry has acknowledged this change, there remain many questions about quality and product safety when it comes to medicinal foods - questions surveyed in this book, which gathers under one cover the scientific studies and research surrounding food, nutrient and drug applications, marketing, and claims. Today, human diet is believed to have a major influence on both the development and prevention of age-related chronic inflammatory diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart and lung diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and dementia. Prescription-based food recommending system is getting more popular today. The underlying fact is ‘NextGen’ population today is seeking for preventive evidence based solutions and want to empower the responsible management of health. College-level students of health and nutrition as well as practicing professionals in these fields will appreciate the inclusion of many different studies and assessments of therapies and their results, and will find this global focus offers a solid contrast and assessment of food-based prevention claims. The result is an in-depth collection highly recommended for any professional or college collection.Source: Midwest BookreviewTable of ContentsIntroduction. Quality-Safety-Efficacy: 3 Mantras. Marketing & Product Positioning. Regulatory Perspective. Science Underpinning. New Journeys through Categorization. Future Trends.

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Book SynopsisObesity is considered a complex and multifactorial disease. Its treatment, therefore, must also be multimodal and tailored to meet the needs of each patient. Obesity: Evaluation and Treatment Essentials presents a wide spectrum of practical treatment protocols for obesity including exercise, pharmacology, behavior modification, and dietary factors, from the point of view of the practicing physician.The book includes information about the new pharmacotherapy available for the treatment of obesity. It also includes a chapter on medical treatment of pediatric obesity that identifies the special needs of children and outlines approaches for managing the obese child. A chapter on binge eating disorder has been added and the information on pharmacology of bariatric medicine has been updated. The book addresses various dietary interventions such as low-calorie balanced diets, low-carbohydrate diets, and very-low-carbohydrate diets while also exploring the comorbidities of obeTable of ContentsObesity: The Scope of a Growing Problem. Etiologies of Obesity. Health Hazards of Obesity. Evaluation of the Obese Patient. Dietary Treatment of the Obese Individual. The Role of Physical Activity in the Treatment of the Obese Individual. Behavioral Modification. Pharmacotherapy. Maintenance of Weight Loss. Surgical Treatment of the Obese Individual. Medical Treatment of Pediatric Obesity. Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Etiology, Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment. Current Research and Future Hope. Appendix A: Notes on Nutrition for Obesity Medicine. Appendix B: Behavioral Modification Attachments. Appendix C: ASBP Algorithm.

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Book SynopsisChinese Dates: A Traditional Functional Food delivers unique information on Chinese dates (jujubes) as typical ethical foods and traditional health-promoting foods. It conveys a better understanding of Asian food cultures and provides historical information in regard to traditional functional foods and their dietary applications. It discusses the health-promoting benefits of a wide variety of jujube fruits and covers different jujube products, such as jujube fruit juice and cakes. It also looks into the many kinds of jujube fruit-based medicated diets, describes innovative new processing technologies and novel jujube products, and examines ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacological activity, and phytochemical constitutes of jujubes.The book's four sections and nineteen chapters provide information on Chinese date's origin, distribution, varieties, chemical composition, biochemical properties, traditional products and technology, innovative processing technology, foTable of ContentsORIGINAL, DISTRIBUTION, AND GROWING CONDITION OF CHINESE DATES (JUJUBES). CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHINESE DATES (JUJUBES). CHINESE DATE (JUJUBE) PRODUCTS AND POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY. CHINESE DATE (JUJUBE) INDUSTRY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book documents African plants used for functional and medicinal foods. It contains more than 60 detailed monographs of African foods, describing foods with various characteristics such as prebiotic, probiotic, satiety, immune modulation, stress-reduction, sports performance, mental acuity, sleep-supporting, metabolic syndrome, antioxidant, and unsaturated fats. Plant description, botanical names and synonyms, plant part used, habitat and distribution, folk use, nutritional content, and chemistry are all fully detailed. The book highlights indigenous African food processing technologies up to the modern era.Table of ContentsSeries Preface, Preface, Author, Section I: Introduction to African Functional Foods, Section II: Functional Foods in the Management of Certain Diseases, Section III: Monographs, Index

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Book SynopsisCobalamin (vitamin B12) was discovered in the first half of the 20th century. Vast amount of information on the role of the vitamins in human health and disease became available. Cobalamin science was, however, based on theoretical concepts that have been accepted without further proof of facts and hypotheses. Recently, the breath-taking pace of development in research technologies has changed our understanding for the role of nutrients and the complex interaction between diet, environment and diseases. Conditions like aging, diet and drugs increase the risk of developing cobalamin deficiency, probably because of diminished ability to liberate, absorb or distribute the food-derived vitamin. From a basic science point of view, understanding of the transport and function of the vitamin, may pave the road for using this system for drug delivery. This book represents up-to-date literature on the discoveries and developments in the field of cobalamin. It includes multifacetTable of ContentsMilestones in the Discovery of Pernicious Anemia and Its Treatment. Nutritional and Biochemical Aspects of Cobalamin throughout Life. Intracellular Processing and Utilization of Cobalamins. Inherited Defects of Cobalamin Metabolism. Conditions and Diseases that Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Form Metabolism to Diseases. Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Developing and Newly Industrialising Countries. Vitamin B12 in Neurology and Aging. The Role of Cobalamin in the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems: Mechanistic Insights. Laboratory Markers and Diagnosis of Cobalamin Deficiency. Cobalamin during Pregnancy and Lactation. Vitamin B12 after Birth and during Early Life. Cobalamin – Folate Interactions. Extreme Vitamin B12 Concentrations in Clinical Practice in the Absence of Symptoms or B12 Treatment. Vitamin B12 and Drug Development.

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Book SynopsisThe role of green coffee bean (GCB) in human health is of emerging interest to the nutraceutical field, especially given its role in improving metabolic syndrome, including weight management, hypertension, diabetes, and neuroprotection. GCB extract contains a novel antioxidant known as chlorogenic acid (also caffeoylquinic acid), which has been shown to positively affect blood pressure, brain health, diabetes, and weight management. This book provides information on the diverse health benefits of green coffee bean extract, molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways, safety of GCB, dosage, and recommended usage. It focuses on the chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and safety of GCB extract.GCB extract has brought a remarkable revolution in the nutraceutical marketplace. However, some controversies have been demonstrated recently. This book presents the state-of-the-art research studies from eminent scientists around the world on the potential and diversified health beTable of ContentsIntroduction. An Overview on Green Coffee Bean. Chlorogenic Acid: An Integral Constituent of Green Coffee Bean. Diverse Health Benefits of Green Coffee Bean Extract. Molecular Mechanisms and Signaling Pathway. Safety of Green Coffee Bean. Dosage & Recommended Use.

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Book SynopsisNearly half of the world's adult population is either clinically obese or overweight. Excess weight increases risk for multiple other chronic diseases and represents a major global health issue. Weight gain results from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, which can only be corrected if the physiologic and neuroendocrine systems that have the potential to control energy balance are identified. The first edition of this book reviewed knowledge on the intake of micro- and macronutrients, food choice, and opposing views on whether or not there are mechanisms that control food intake. Appetite and Food Intake: Central Control, Second Edition contains all new chapters and serves as a companion to the first by reviewing current knowledge on neuroendocrine mechanisms that influence food intake and glucose metabolism, including environmental influences on their development, with an emphasis on recent progress in understanding forebrain and hindbrain contTable of ContentsAppetite control in C. elegans. Central and peripheral regulation of appetite and food intake in Drosophila. The hamster as a model for human ingestive behavior. Beyond homeostasis: Understanding the impact of sychosocial factors on appetite using nonhuman primate models. Untangling appetite circuits with optogenetics and chemogenetics. The use of functional MRI in the study of appetite and obesity. Development of hypothalamic circuits that control food intake and energy balance. Maternal and epigenetic factors that influence food intake and energy balance in offspring. Monitoring and maintenance of brain glucose supply: importance of hindbrain catecholamine neurons in this multifaceted task. Hindbrain astrocyte glucodetectors and counter-regulation. Vagal afferent signaling and the integration of direct and indirect controls of food intake. Energy metabolism and appetite control: Separate roles for fat-free mass and fat mass in the control of food intake in humans. Pharmacotherapy for weight loss..

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