The Role of Nutrition in Integral Health and Quality of Life: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Recent Research

This book explores the role of nutrition in integral health and quality of life, focusing on the challenges of sedentary lifestyles, diseases associated with food consumption, and social, economic, environmental, and cultural crises. It discusses interdisciplinary approaches to nutrition, including nutrition for children, the impact of nutrition on chronic noncommunicable diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, fermented foods, microstructured particles, and obesity. It also addresses the impact of nutrition on oral and dental health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 578 pages
Publication date: 13 February 2024
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Achieving comprehensive health is a complex endeavor that requires a multifaceted approach from various disciplines to have a synchronized impact on people's well-being. Food and nutrition play a vital role in this comprehensive approach. This groundbreaking new book delves into significant advancements in the role of nutrition in achieving optimal health and quality of life, with a particular focus on the challenges individuals face in today's sedentary lifestyles, diseases linked to food consumption, and the multifaceted crises of social, economic, environmental, and cultural nature. The volume explores interdisciplinary approaches to nutrition, emphasizing the importance of nutrition for children, the impact of nutrition on chronic noncommunicable diseases and gastrointestinal disorders, the nutritional profile of fermented foods and their health benefits, the use of microstructured particles as carriers of bioactive compounds, and other relevant topics. Furthermore, the book provides an in-depth analysis of obesity, encompassing childhood obesity risks and challenges, the quality of life in adult patients with diabetes, the role of genetics and epigenetics in obesity, and other pertinent aspects. Additionally, the book addresses the impact of nutrition on oral and dental health, shedding light on the relationship between diet and oral health outcomes. By examining these diverse topics, this book offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay between nutrition and overall health, providing a comprehensive guide for individuals, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 1279g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774914205