This book offers a concise, current scientific appraisal and economic analysis of nutritional supplements and bioactive components (nutriceuticals) of foods, providing a needed one-stop reference for nutrition and medical professionals in many settings.

Here is an in-depth guide to human studies and observations resulting from population-level assessments of the dietary value of carotenoids. Emphasizes associations with disease, and the importance of carotenoids as a source of vitamin A for the world.

This text explores nutrition in cancer biology, including the molecular action of bioactive food components and xenobiotics on cancer risk and the role of diet in cancer prevention and/or treatment. Includes dietary recommendations that may reduce cancer risk.

One of the time-honored foundations of the practice of pediatric medicine is the understanding and application of the principles of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders. Fluid and Electrolytes in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Handbook brings together a select group of authors who share a passion and an appreciation of the contributions of pioneers in pediatric medicine and an expertise for their respective areas. The volume provides in-depth discussions of the basic functioning of the kidneys, skin and lungs. Each chapter describes the etiology and demographics, biological mechanisms, patient presentation characteristics, therapy options and consequences of optimal treatment as well as delayed treatment. Fluid and Electrolytes in Pediatrics: A Comprehensive Handbook provides health professionals in many areas of research and practice with the most up-to-date, well referenced volume on the importance of the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte concentrations in the pediatric population, especially under acute care.

Here is a comprehensive reference on nutrition for the multidisciplinary team caring for stroke patients. The book covers treatment and management from the acute care setting through rehabilitation, and discusses the progression of the nutrition care plan.

This book provides current research on the potential benefits or lack thereof for normal and high supplementation with magnesium, and provides new results that suggests how levels above the recommended intakes can promote health and treat various diseases.