num_pages: 144
description: With nutrition now recognised as a crucial part of the prevention and treatment of many human diseases and conditions it is now more essential than ever that health studies nursing and medical students have an understanding of the facts behind human nutrition.Nutrition at a Glance continues the popular series style of providing succinct information in a user-friendly well illustrated format with a broad coverage taking in such key topics * What makes an adequate diet* The role of key nutrients in maintaining heath* Food allergy and intolerance* Obesity cancer cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disease* Nutrition and the brain* Food choice and food policiesAn invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the area or a revision tool this book will also serves as a handy quick reference for busy professionals needing to get to grips with this important subject.
language: English
title: Nutrition at a Glance
publisher: Wiley-Blackwell