This new edition includes the most current literature and a review of the nutritional strategies now available for the prevention of disease. General topics include an overview of preventative nutrition, and the role of nutrition in the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, bone diseases, major disability, pregnancy complications and complications in infancy. A series of articles address issues of preventative nutrition from a global perspective and critical issues for the coming years, such as the role of recreational drugs and alcohol. The CD-ROM allows downloading to a PC or PDA. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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