Nutritional problems in modern society /
Abstract: Overview essays on some of the dietary problems in modern society and developing countries are aimed at the health professional who may have to cope with these problems. Included are discussions on specific vitamins and minerals (vitamin B12 deficiency and folic acid; unresolved problems o...
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| Language: | English |
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London :
J. Libbey,
1981.
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| Summary: | Abstract: Overview essays on some of the dietary problems in modern society and developing countries are aimed at the health professional who may have to cope with these problems. Included are discussions on specific vitamins and minerals (vitamin B12 deficiency and folic acid; unresolved problems of vitamin C; nutritional aspects of calcium and vitamin D; iron deficiency anemia), dietary fiber, sucrose, and several nutrition-related diseases (obesity; coronary heart disease). Nutritional deficiencies in the elderly, and nutritional status assessment of overall populations, are addressed separately. A comparison of recommended dietary intakes for the United Kingdom and the US, and international recommendations is included. (wz). |
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| Item Description: | Successor vol. to Nutritional deficiencies in modern society (1973), based on a symposium held by the Food Education Society in London in 1972. |
| Physical Description: | iv, 156 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0861960076 9780861960071 |