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...
| Corporate Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Amsterdam :
Academic Press,
[2015]
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 380 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780124186866 0124186866 |