Overview
ABC of Nutrition A practical guide to nutrition and the health problems related to foods and diet, covering body composition, epidemiology, specific populations, and more ABC of Nutrition is a comprehensive guide to nutrition as it relates to the causes, treatment and management of the symptoms and medical conditions frequently met by healthcare professionals. Beginning with a new introduction to principles of nutrition and definitions of terms, this revised and updated fifth edition includes new chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, and on the use of products marketed for sports and performance enhancement. This new edition also features the latest National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines on Nutrition Support for Adults, as well as guidance on Maternal and Child Nutrition. Written by a team of experts with a range of professional perspectives, ABC of Nutrition includes valuable, practical information based on clinical evidence, in an easily accessible way. Areas covered include: Vitamins and minerals, salt and sodium, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins Nutritional deficiencies in both developing and affluent countries, and the role of functional foods and nutrient fortification in addressing these deficiencies Nutrition’s role in heart disease, blood pressure, chronic diseases such as diabetes, and some types of cancer Challenges of weight management, eating disorders, and obesity for individuals and in the sphere of public health Addressing the large amount of misinformation circulating in the media about foods and health ABC of Nutrition is an essential, stimulating read, aimed at providing confidence when advising about diet and nutrition for healthcare professionals, practitioners, and students in many fields.
Full Product Details
Author: Wilma Leslie (University of Glasgow, UK) ,
Catherine Hankey (University of Glasgow, UK) ,
Mike Lean (University of Glasgow, UK) ,
A Stewart Truswell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.30cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 27.20cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9781118665961
ISBN 10: 1118665961
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 14 August 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Author Information
Dr Wilma Leslie, Honorary Research Fellow (Human Nutrition), School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK. Dr Catherine Hankey, Senior Honorary Research Fellow (Human Nutrition), School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, UK. Professor Mike Lean, Chair of Human Nutrition, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
