This newly expanded and updated fifth edition will be the largest and
most comprehensive of the five editions and new topics and chapter
authors have been added. The authors have created the most comprehensive
and up-to-date review of the nutritional strategies available for the
prevention of disease and the promotion of health through nutrition.
Patients are looking for credible information from their health care
providers about a whole range of subjects covered here, including
ß-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants, folate, and the myriad of bioactive
phytochemicals found in garlic and other foods. With sections on
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy among many others, this
volume will be of great value to practicing health professionals,
including physicians, nutritionists, dentists, pharmacists, dieticians,
health educators, policy makers, health economists, regulatory agencies
and research investigators. An entire section covers nutrition
transitions around the world including Eastern Europe, Latin America and
Asia as well as goals for preventive nutrition in developing
countries*.*
Preventive Nutrition: The Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals,
5th Ed. is an important resource for thousands of health professionals
who have been utilizing the previous editions since 1997.