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Foods and dietary supplements in the prevention and treatment of disease in older adults /

Investigates the important nutritional requirements of the aging population in health and in relation to various acute and chronic diseases Explores the nutritional effects of botanical extracts and components that can have important health promotion benefits, and risks, to ensure safe consumption R...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Watson, Ronald R. (Ronald Ross) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Academic Press, [2015]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Investigates the important nutritional requirements of the aging population in health and in relation to various acute and chronic diseases Explores the nutritional effects of botanical extracts and components that can have important health promotion benefits, and risks, to ensure safe consumption Reviews studies of common diseases within the aging population including cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and infectious diseases that can alter the intake of foods, supplements, and/or requirements for various nutrients Investigates the mechanisms of action of components of foods and dietary s.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvii, 380 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780124186866
0124186866