Cardiovascular Disease : Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors Paperback / softback
Edited by BNF (British Nutrition Foundation), Sara (Senior Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation, London) Stanner, Sarah Coe
Part of the British Nutrition Foundation series
Paperback / softback
Description
A comprehensive, accessible summary of the latest research in heart disease risk factors Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a major cause of early death and disability across the world.
The major markers of risk—including high blood cholesterol, smoking, and obesity—are well known, but studies show that such markers do not account for all cardiovascular risk.
Written by a team of renowned experts in the field, this comprehensive and accessible book examines the evidence for emerging and novel risk factors, and their relationship with diet and nutrition. Fully updated throughout, Cardiovascular Disease: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors, 2nd Edition covers everything from the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, to genetic factors, to inflammation and much more – offering invaluable advice on reducing risk factors and preventing CVD.
This new edition: Authoritatively reports on the link between emerging aspects of diet, lifestyle and cardiovascular disease riskFocuses on novel risk factors of CVD, including the human gut microbiome and fetal and childhood origins, and how it can be preventedFeatures recommendations for interventions and future researchIncludes references, commonly asked questions that summarise the take-home messages, and an online glossary Cardiovascular Disease: Diet, Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors, 2nd Edition is an important book for researchers and postgraduate students in nutrition, dietetics, food science, and medicine, as well as for cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:544 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:01/03/2019
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- ISBN:9781118829912
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:544 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:01/03/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781118829912