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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Crystal D. Karakochuk , Michael B. Zimmermann , Diego Moretti , Klaus KraemerPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2nd ed. 2022 Weight: 1.056kg ISBN: 9783031145209ISBN 10: 3031145208 Pages: 382 Publication Date: 16 December 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsWorldwide Prevalence and Progress in Anemia Reduction.- The Economics of Addressing Nutritional Anemia.- Iron Biology: Metabolism and Homeostasis.- Laboratory Methods for Measurement of Anemia and Iron Status.- Interpretation of Biomarkers and Diagnosis of Nutritional Status.- Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Disease.- Nutritional Anemia in Special Population Groups (children, elderly, pregnancy/lactation, vegetarians).- Sources of Iron Intake: Diet, Supplemental, Environmental.- Bioavailability: Inhibitors and Enhancers of Iron Absorption.- Food Fortification with Iron: Policy and Considerations.- Genetic Hemoglobinopathies and their Contribution to Anemia.- Role of B-vitamins in Nutritional Anemia.- Oxidative Stress and Vitamin E in Anemia.- Vitamin D and Hepcidin in Nutritional Anemia.- Infection and Inflammation in the Etiology and Assessment of Iron Deficiency of Anemia.- Iron Infection and the Immune System.- Anemia in Sever Undernutrition (malnutrition).- Interactions between Ironand other Minerals in the Etiology of Anemia.- Iron and the Gut Microbiota.- An Overview of the Functional Significance of Iron Deficiency (Cognitive, Behavioral).- Designing Effective Programs for Anemia Prevention, Treatment, and Reduction.- Market-based Approaches for Anemia Prevention, Treatment, and Reduction.- Safety of Interventions to Reduce Nutritional Anemia.- Novel Approaches to Iron Supplementation.- Food-based Approaches to Combating Iron Deficiency.- Conclusions and Research Agenda.ReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Crystal D. Karakochuk Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition The University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC, Canada Dr. Crystal Karakochuk is an Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition at the University of British Columbia, and an Investigator in Healthy Starts at the BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Karakochuk’s research focus is micronutrients and human health. She evaluates programs and policies for anemia prevention and treatment, and the risk-benefit of micronutrient interventions in children and women. Dr. Michael B. Zimmermann Professor, Human Nutrition ETH Zurich, Departement of Health Sciences and TechnologyInstitute of Food Nutrition and HealthLaboratory of Human Nutrition Zurich, Switzerland Dr. Michael Zimmermann is a Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ).His research focus is nutrition and metabolism, including the effects of micronutrient deficiencies on thyroid function, minerals and trace elements, particularly iron, iodine, calcium and zinc, and iron metabolism. Dr. Diego Moretti ETH Zürich, Department of Health Sciences and TechnologyInstitute of Food Nutrition and HealthLaboratory of Human NutritionSwiss Distance University of Applied Sciences (FFHS/SUPSI) Regensdorf, Switzerland Dr. Diego Moretti is Head of Nutrition Research at the Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences (FFHS) and the University of Applied Sciences of South Switzerland (SUPSI). His research interests focus on mineral nutrition, iron metabolism, fortification and bio-fortification of foods. Dr. Klaus Kraemer Adjunct Associate Professor, International Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Managing Director, Sight and Life Foundation Basel, Switzerland Dr. Klaus Kraemer is Managing Director of Sight and Life Foundation, Basel, Switzerland, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of International Health of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA. His research interests cover micronutrients and food systems to develop sustainable and affordable malnutrition solutions for vulnerable populations im low- and middle-income countries. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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