An international panel of physicians, pediatricians,
immunologists, and public health nutritionists concisely review for
front-line health care providers and researchers the practical aspects
related to evaluating nutrition and immunology in the field. Here, the
busy physician and investigator will quickly find a clear and up-to-date
understanding of the essential immunological facts in adult and child
nutrition. Citing the latest research findings, the authors explain the
role of nutrition in the case of current health issues, such as HIV,
malaria, food allergies, diarrhea, acute respiratory infections, and the
impact of macro- and micronutrient deficiencies, dietary fat, and
antioxidants on immune status. A compact disk accompanies the book for
downloading an ebook version to the reader's PC or PDA. Comprehensive
and holistic, the Handbook of Nutrition and Immunity illuminates for
busy health care providers and scientists the interaction and linkages
between nutrition and immunology and provides an up-to-date
understanding of the practical problems associated with evaluating
nutritional and immune status in the field.
