A Guide to Health and Nutrition
JACQUELINEL . LONGE , EDITOR
Volume 1-2
A-L M-Z
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Book Details
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Pages
| 1115 p |
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29,591 KB |
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ISBN-13 ISBN-10
| 978-1-4144-2994-6 (e-book set) 1-4144-2994-0 (e-book set) |
Copyright©
| 2008 The Gale Group |
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, including registered dieticians, nutritionists,
healthcare practitioners and educators,
pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
The advisors reviewed all of the completed essays
to insure that they are appropriate, up-to-date, and
medically accurate.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition has been designed with ready reference
in mind:
Straight alphabetical arrangement allows users to
locate information quickly.
Bold faced terms function as print hyperlinks that
point the reader to related entries in the encyclopedia.
A list of key terms is provided where appropriate to
define unfamiliar words or concepts used within the
context of the essay. Additional terms may be found in the glossary.
Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia
direct readers to where information on subjects without
their own entries can be found. Synonyms are
also cross-referenced.
AResources section directs users to sources of further information.
A comprehensive general index allows users to easily
target detailed aspects of any topic.
GRAPHICS
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition is enhanced with approximately 200 fullcolor
images, including photos, tables, and customized
line drawings.
Introduction
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition is a one-stop source for diet and nutrition
information that covers popular and special diets,
nutrition basics, and nutrition-related health conditions.
It also particularly addresses health and nutrition
concerns across all age groups from infancy through
old age. This encyclopedia avoids medical jargon and
uses language that laypersons can understand, while
still providing thorough coverage of each topic. The
Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and
Nutrition is not meant to be an endorsement for any
one diet or lifestyle but rather it presents authoritative,
balanced information.
SCOPE
Approximately 275 full-length articles are included
in The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition. Articles follow a standardized format
that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:
Special/Popular Diets
Definition Origins Description
Function Benefits Precautions
Risks Research and general acceptance
Questions to ask your doctor Resources
Key terms Nutrition Basics Definition
Purpose Description Precautions
Interactions Aftercare Complications
Parental concerns Resources Key terms Health
Definition Description Demographics
Causes and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Nutrition/Dietetic concerns Therapy
Prognosis Prevention Resources Key terms
INCLUSION CRITERIA
A preliminary list of diets and nutrition topics was
compiled from a wide variety of sources, including
professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as
consumer guides and encyclopedias. The advisory
board evaluated the topics and made suggestions for
inclusion. Final selection of topics to include was made
by the advisors in conjunction with Gale Group editors.
Table of Contents
Alphabetical List of Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Advisory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Volume 1 (A–L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Volume 2 (M–Z) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1029
General Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1059
Screenbook
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The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition is a health reference product designed to
inform and educate readers about a wide variety of
diets, nutrition and dietary practices, and diseases and
conditions associated with nutrition choices. The Gale
Group believes the product to be comprehensive, but
not necessarily definitive. It is intended to supplement,
not replace, consultation with a physician or
other healthcare practitioners. While The Gale
Group hasmade substantial efforts to provide information
that is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, The
Gale Group makes no representations or warranties of
any kind, includingwithout limitation, warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does it
guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or timeliness
of the information contained in this product. Readers
should be aware that the universe of medical knowledge
is constantly growing and changing, and that differences
of opinion exist among authorities. Readers are also
advised to seek professional diagnosis and treatment for
any medical condition, and to discuss information
obtained from this book with their healthcare provider