Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease Contributor(s): Coleman, Laura A. (Editor), Roubenoff, R. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1617378623 ISBN-13: 9781617378621 Publisher: Humana OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nutrition - Medical | Rheumatology - Medical | Internal Medicine |
Dewey: 616.723 |
Series: Nutrition and Health |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 7.01" W x 10" (1.29 lbs) 296 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this book, experts provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge regarding nutrition and dietary management for the complex set of rheumatic conditions. Within the disease-specific chapters, the authors present a historical perspective, a discussion of the major clinical features, current management and treatment, a review of the literature related to nutritional status and diet, and dietary recommendations, based on current scientific evidence. The field of rheumatic diseases includes a wide variety of pathologic processes. This book will greatly benefit physicians specializing in internal medicine, family practice, and rheumatology. |