Publisher's Synopsis
This guide contains in-depth information on general nutrition, including the roles of macronutrients and specific nutritional requirements for all stages of life. Breast, colorectal, ovarian, and prostate cancers; sickle cell disease; glaucoma; cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and genitourinary diseases; and neurological disorders are among the conditions covered. This edition was reviewed by an additional group of twenty medical experts from a number of diverse fields, such as gastroenterology, dermatology, oncology, and nutrition.
