Nutritional Anemias

Inbunden, Engelska, 2000

Av Usha Ramakrishnan, USA) Ramakrishnan, Usha (Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

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Anemias resulting from nutritional factors constitute the largest nutrition health problem affecting populations in both developed and developing nations. Nutritional Anemias examines these anemias in detail and offers a balanced approach that includes current research findings on the etiology and consequences of this important problem.This authoritative contribution discusses intervention strategies, namely fortification, food-based strategies, and control of helminth infection in the prevention of nutritional anemia. It also examines supplementation: the problems of compliance with iron during pregnancy, benefits of weekly vs. daily use, and multinutrients.With a critical review and analysis of successes andfailures, Nutritional Anemias includes lessons learned from pastand ongoing programs as well as current controversies. This newreference is a timely and valuable resource.

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Utgivningsdatum2000-11-22
Mått156 x 234 x 20 mm
Vikt680 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieModern Nutrition
Antal sidor276
FörlagTaylor & Francis Inc
ISBN9780849385698

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Introduction: Nutritional Anemia Worldwide: A HistoricalOverview. Prevalence and Causes of Nutritional Anemia. Assessment of Nutritional Anemia. Functional Consequences of Nutritional Anemia during Pregnancy and Early Childhood. Functional Significance of Nutritional Anemia in Infancy and Early Childhood: Child Development and Behavior. Functional Consequences of Nutritional Anemia in School Age Children. Functional Consequences of Nutritional Anemia in Adults. Supplementation. Fortification. Food Based Strategies. Prevention and Control of Helminth Infections. Conclusions.

"This is a well researched and written book … a useful, powerful resource for academics, clinical and community practitioners, and public health policy decision-makers to increase their understanding of nutritional anemias. What's valuable is that the intended audience can draw on the experiences shared in this book to help in the development of a framework for the resolution of this global problem."- Doody's Pages