This book presents recent developments and research discoveries in the areas of inflammation and related chronic diseases. The first part of the book provides an introduction to inflammation with special reference to aspects that can be modified by nutrition and physical activit…
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Describes how plants respond genetically and physiologically to nutrients at the cellular and whole-plant levels and under stress. Essential information for the implementation of low-impact sustainable agriculture globally.
Abstract: A review of plant components possessing toxic properties provides information on toxicants which occur naturally in foods of plant origin. The nutritional significance, physicochemistry, distribution, physiological effects, and health hazards of natural toxic plant sub…
Abstract: An authoritative text presents a comprehensive andcomprehensible review of the compositional, nutritional, immunological differences and similarities of human milk, cow's milk, and infant formulas. Compositional comparisons of human milk and cow's milk with respect to …
Health effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in seafoods
by Martin, Roy E., Simopoulos, Artemis P., Conference on Health Effects of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Seafoods, Washington, D.C.), Kifer, Robert R., National Institutes of Health (U.S.)., Nutrition Coordinating Committee, National Fisheries Institute
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Abstract: A reference text for biochemistry undergraduates interested in natural materials, food scientists, and technologists reviews the roles and functions of specific food components. The 12 text chapters are grouped among 3 general themes: food components and their characte…
An extensive revision of the 1985 first edition, this volume combines the biochemistry and functionality of all food components. It provides broad coverage and specific descriptions of selected, major foods, as well as such elements as biotechnology-engineered foods and food pat…
Plants are a major source of nutrition in our diet, and offer an array of health benefits, yet many Western diets are still over-reliant upon animal-based foods. Growing evidence suggests that this emphasis on foods of animal origin may be linked to increased incidences of cance…
This book provides a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestive health. Part 1 is a general overview of carbohydrates that function as prebiotics or fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more in depth examination of specific carbohydrates for digestive health and applica…
Major topics covered include probiotics and functional foods, the immune system in health and disease, oral tolerance, food and allergic disease, and carcinogenesis. Each chapter carefully reviews the latest research and relevant facts on the subject, making this book a valuable…
This title reviews the interactions between bacteria in the human intestinal tract, and the effects on nutrition and the immune system. The editors, who are well known for their work in this subject, have drawn together an list of known international contributors. Covering major…
Funded by DSU Title III 2007-2012.
Funded by DSU Title III 2007-2012.
The authors document and define many of the key health related roles of vitamin D. Its traditional application in bone and muscle health as well as therapy of arthritis is expanded and clarified with new research. A better understanding of the effects of vitamin D inadequacy is …