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Features strikingly clear MR images that illustrate each teaching point. Diagnostic mimic sections consist of two or more cases which appear similar, yet in fact have different diagnoses; readers are shown the subtle diagnostic discriminators. Variable appearances section offer clusters of cases wit

The study of epigenetics, or how heritable changes in gene expression are regulated without modifying the coding DNA sequence, has become an increasingly important field of study in recent years. Rapid developments in our understanding of the way in which gene function is modulated by the environment has revolutionized the way we think about human development and health. Nutrition in Epigenetics reviews the latest research looking at the interaction between genes and nutrients and the role they play together in maintaining human health.

Nutrition in Epigenetics is divided...

JIMD Reports publishes case and short research reports in the area of inherited metabolic disorders. Case reports highlight some unusual or previously unrecorded feature relevant to the disorder, or serve as an important reminder of clinical or biochemical features of a Mendelian disorder.

An increasing number of people have food allergies or require special diets, and they are dining out more often. As a food service professional, how do you accommodate the needs of these customers? Serving People with Food Allergies: Kitchen Management and Menu Creation brings together a vast store of knowledge and practical advice for people working in the food service industry.

This handy reference contains tools for cooks, managers, and chefs to help them create and modify recipes that meet the needs of people afflicted with multiple food allergies. It...

Each year since 2004, the Functional Foods Center has held international conferences under the series "Functional Foods for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases." The 8th International conference will be held on March 15-17 2011, at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is entitled, "Functional Foods and Chronic Diseases: Science and Practice." Main conference topics include: the role of nutrition in chronic diseases, as well as the creation of functional products for the prevention and management of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Scientific sessions will...

For health professionals and advanced students, develops an overall concept of weight management by looking at specific aspects such as what is overweight, who suffers from it and why, how can it be managed, and how weight management programs can be measured. The specific topics include body composi

This book presents a comprehensive survey of adipose tissue, its physiological functions, and its role in disease. The volume spans the entire range of adipose tissue studies, from basic anatomical and physiological research to epidemiology and clinical studies. Groundbreaking recent studies are incorporated into traditional models of adipose tissue properties. A description of the role of macrophages in obesity and metabolism in included.

As the field of nutritional neuroscience has grown, both the scientific community and the general population have expressed a heightened interest in the effect of nutrients on behavior. Diet, Brain, Behavior: Practical Implications presents the work of a diverse group of scientists who collectively explore the broad scope of research in the field.

The subject matter of each chapter in this volume was chosen to ensure the current or potential for further applicability to practical, applied issues. Topics discussed include:

• Concepts...

The Nutrition and Health(TM) series of books have, as an overriding mission, to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes: (1) a synthesis of the state of the science, (2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, (3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated reference lists, (4) a detailed index, (5) relevant tables and figures, (6) identi- cation of paradigm shifts and the consequences, (7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, (8) suggestions of areas...

Human health issues relating to amino acids are extremely broad and include metabolic disorders of amino acid metabolism as well as their presence in food and use as supplements. This book covers the biochemistry of amino acid metabolism in the context of health and disease.

Dietary factors have been implicated in at least four of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S. (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke). Nevertheless, physicians frequently receive inadequate training in nutrition to properly counsel their patients. Introduction to Clinical Nutrition, Third Edition discusses the physiologic and metabolic interrelationships of all nutrients and their roles in health maintenance and the prevention of various diseases.

Since the publication of the second edition of this book, new discoveries have revolutionized the...

In the last four decades of the twentieth century the use of sweetpotato was diversified beyond their classification as subsistence, food security, and famine-relief crop. In developing countries they serve both as human food and for feeding livestock. In Western countries they appeal to health conscious consumers because of their nutritional aspects. The sweetpotato is very high in nutritive value, and merits wider use on this account alone. The book has 2 parts. A general one giving up-to-date information on the history, botany, cultivars, genetic engineering, propagation, diseases and...

Treatment outcome has certainly improved since Stunkard and McLaren-Hume (1959) reviewed the literature and found that less than 25% of obese patients lost 20 pounds or more and less than 5% lost 40 pounds or more. However, one of the few points on which almost all obesity researchers agree is that to date, our results are quite modest and we are generally unsuccessful in promoting effective weight maintenance among obese persons. As the title of a more recent article, "Improving long-term weight loss: Pushing the limits of treatment," (Brownell & Jeffrey, 1987, emphasis added]) suggests,...

A balanced and healthy diet is prerequisite for a good health and well-being. This book presents scientific facts and evidences that may help the readership to create its own picture and attitude about nutrition, since the essence of the food safety can not be discussed excluding the individually coloured philosophical approach.

More than 700,000 people in the United States suffer from Crohns disease, an autoimmune deficiency that affects the digestive system. This book looks at the chronic illness from the perspective of someone who has lived with it for 35 years and has learned through experience how to live life to the fullest. Utilizing a variety of strategies, most backed by medical or scientific research, the author shares what has worked for him to allow for a lifestyle of maximum joy and achievement. Topics covered include attitude, diet, exercise, traditional and non-traditional medical treatment, yoga,...

The similar body images of obese patients frequently hide psycho-pathological and medical differences needing different therapeutic approaches. This title presents research data on the genetic, endocrinological, psychological and familial factors that can induce obesity.

Nutritional & Physical Education

The focus of this revised book is to strengthen the diabetes nutritional management principles that empower dietitians to expand their roles and to update research and techniques that describe state-of-the-art diabetes management. Pertinent information resulting from advanced glucose monitoring practices/techniques and new food ingredients such as artificial sweeteners and fat replacers are discussed.