Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease
Author | : Laura A. Coleman |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2008-03-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781597454032 |
ISBN-13 | : 1597454036 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.