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Public Health Nutrition From principles to practice

Public Health Nutrition From principles to practice

A ground breaking text in the developing field of public health nutrition. 'from the foreword by Basil S. Hetzel At last! A book that approaches public health nutrition in a scholarly scientific and evidence based manner that at the same time delivers the practical competencies and skills required by the professional Public Health Nutritionist. 'Elizabeth Belton Senior Lecturer School of Life Sciences The Robert Gordon University. How can the nutritional health of populations be improved through action at local national and global levels? The work of public health nutritionists is to bring population-wide perspectives to the relationship between food and health. Systematically drawing on international research in Public Health Nutrition leading international practitioners present both the theoretical underpinnings and applied nature of the field of public health nutrition. The book is peer reviewed and divided into four sections:* Principles - presents conceptual frameworks solutions responsibilities and outcome measures philosophical and evidential dimensions standards and dietary guidelines. * Populations - explores groups for whom nutrition is especially relevant providing analysis of the food and health relationship from physiological social cultural political and economic perspectives. * Priorities - examines key issues including vulnerable populations obesity indigenous nutrition international nutrition the nutritional transition food system trends and sustainability. * Practices - covers professional skills for public health practitioners including monitoring the food and nutrition situation of populations physical activity research skills project management professional practice health promotion and communication policy and politics. Public Health Nutrition is an essential resource for public health practitioners researchers and administrators as well as students of nutrition dietetics and public health wishing to obtain advanced and specialised competencies. | Public Health Nutrition From principles to practice

GBP 130.00
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Food and Nutrition Throughout Life A comprehensive overview of food and nutrition in all stages of life

Food and Nutrition Throughout Life A comprehensive overview of food and nutrition in all stages of life

Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods and diet to achieve optimum health. Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception pregnancy and breastfeeding through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups athletes and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions. With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia New Zealand and Asia this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan. 'A comprehensive overview and detailed discussion of food and nutrition topics for all ages and stages of life. ' - Robynne Snell Curtin University | Food and Nutrition Throughout Life A comprehensive overview of food and nutrition in all stages of life

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Fox and Cameron's Food Science Nutrition & Health

Fox and Cameron's Food Science Nutrition & Health

The seventh edition of this classic book has been entirely revised and updated by one of the leading professors of human nutrition in the UK. Written in a clear and easy-to-read style the book deals with a wide range of topics from food microbiology and technology to healthy eating and clinical nutrition. It also tackles the more difficult area of biochemistry and makes the chemical nature of all the important food groups accessible. | Fox and Cameron's Food Science Nutrition & Health

GBP 175.00
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Case Studies in Physiology and Nutrition

Case Studies in Physiology and Nutrition

Today‘s knowledge of human health demands a multidisciplinary understanding of medically related sciences and Case Studies in the Physiology of Nutrition answers the call. Dedicated to the integration of nutrition science with physiology this text cohesively incorporates descriptions of human problems in order to stimulate students critical thinking about how the body integrates various physiological factors to maintain homeostasis. Contains Key Points Vocabulary Exercises and Critical Thinking ProblemsThis textbook uses short story-type case studies about fictional individuals who have health problems in order to address a range of issues in an approachable manner. The studies vary in difficulty with some being straightforward with very simple answers while others require in-depth thinking and literature research to solve. Each study presents patient background symptoms clinical finding and questions to ponder. Upon qualifying course adoption this book also includes a valuable instructor‘s manual which provides solutions to exercises problem analysis and resolution to each case study. This ready-to-implement resource addresses: Homeostasis Obesity and malnutrition Anemia and diabetes Nutrient gene expression Immune system Food safety Aging and nutrition Muscle and bone studies Case Studies in the Physiology of Nutrition provides an understanding of nutritional components by defining biochemical mechanical and physical functions. Its unique approach will aid students in relating functionality to system failure as well as understanding the role of environment in health and nutrition. | Case Studies in Physiology and Nutrition

GBP 175.00
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Food and Nutrition Systems in Urban India Towards Disentitlement

Food and Nutrition Systems in Urban India Towards Disentitlement

This book explores identity-mediated dynamics of food and nutrition entitlement in urban India analysing concerns around equity access to food and public health. The issues of disentitlement and identity dynamics when it comes to nutrition and health are more intricate in the urban context due to a greater population and cultural diversity. While in the global north urban food planning is increasingly dependent on local government in developing countries urban nutrition is yet to be considered a serious policy issue. This book with a disaggregated analysis for urban India and an in-depth case study of Mumbai examines how malnutrition in India is becoming an urban challenge. It discusses how far caste religion and migratory identities serve as a source of deprivation and analyses the role of local governance particularly municipal governance and urban planning in facilitating the disentitlement. It also offers suggestions for the global south to reverse the stark inequality in its urban centres and address nutrition challenges by developing their own sustainable and resilient food systems. This book is an essential read for scholars and researchers of public health nutrition urban sociology urban planning development studies political sociology public policy and political studies. | Food and Nutrition Systems in Urban India Towards Disentitlement

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Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition A comprehensive guide to essential nutrients and nutritional bioactives

Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition A comprehensive guide to essential nutrients and nutritional bioactives

Nutrition is a vital part of the complementary approach to health. This uniquely comprehensive and evidence-based text provides a detailed and systematic guide to the principles of clinical nutrition from a naturopathic perspective. The text begins with an overview of basic physiological principles and the body's protective systems such as the antioxidant detoxification and immune systems. The focus then moves to an in-depth examination of food components including essential nutrients such as protein lipids carbohydrates vitamins minerals and trace elements as well as nutritional bioactives such as coenzyme Q10 alpha-lipoic acid phytochemicals digestive enzymes and probiotics. There is detailed information on how each food component is digested and metabolised in the body and guidance on its impact on health including an explanation of the effects of inadequate and excessive intake. The types of supplements available together with dietary sources are also explored. Discussions of important nutritional topics are featured - for example water as therapy obesity anorexia nervosa high-protein diets hypoglycaemia diabetes phytosterols gamma-tocopherol vitamin E and mortality vitamin C and cancer infantile scurvy acid-forming and alkaline-forming diets hair analysis sodium and blood pressure and coenzyme Q10 and cancer. Summary boxes case studies and quizzes will help readers consolidate their knowledge. Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition is an essential reference for everyone studying nutrition from a complementary health perspective. 'I thoroughly recommend this book as a learning aid for students and as an excellent reference guide for experienced practitioners. ' - Jackie Day President Naturopathic Nutrition Association (UK)'A fabulous resource not only for practitioners but also all those with an interest in nutrition. ' - Professor Alan Bensoussan Director National Institute of Complementary Medicine University of Western Sydney'The foundation nutrition text we've all been waiting for. Fay Paxton has drawn from her many years of clinical nutrition experience combining it with relevant research-based evidence to produce an exhaustive body of work that is unique in its specific relevance to naturopathic and complementary medicine students and practitioners. ' - David Stelfox Associate Program Leader Naturopathy Endeavour College of Natural Health | Foundations of Naturopathic Nutrition A comprehensive guide to essential nutrients and nutritional bioactives

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Ageing Well Nutrition Health and Social Interventions

Ageing Well Nutrition Health and Social Interventions

Many current public health actions and policies aimed at older people revolve around the often prevailing view that failing health is a consequence of ageing. It is now clear that it is possible to postpone or even prevent much of the age-related decline in health that was once thought inevitable. Future policies must recognise this changing paradigm and using a multi-disciplinary approach integrate fully the changing needs of older people into all areas of public policy including health nutrition social support housing and economic security. Derived from the 47th Annual Symposium of the Society for the Study of Human Biology in November 2005 Ageing Well: Nutrition Health and Social Interventions highlights important health and social factors affecting quality of life in older age and reviews possible interventions aimed at the prevention or amelioration of problems that reduce the potential for ageing well. Covering a wide range of topics contributors address the nutritional vulnerability and specific nutritional needs of older adults and confirm the necessity of appropriate diet and exercise in order to maintain both physical and cognitive health. Reminiscence social interaction and support are highlighted as crucial for the preservation of identity health and emotional well-being. Other chapters are concerned with socio-economic differences in the extent of age-related changes in health resulting particularly from poor quality housing and lack of family support networks. The book includes an examination of the economic consequences for health care systems and pension schemes of ageing populations provides insight into the methodology of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of interventions and outlines how the minimum cost of healthy living for the 65 plus population can be estimated. Bringing together the very latest information on successful ageing Ageing Well: Nutrition Health and Social Interventions presents an up | Ageing Well Nutrition Health and Social Interventions

GBP 175.00
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Nutrition and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder The Interplay

Nutrition and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder The Interplay

This reference book discusses the role of nutrition in obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). It covers the investigational therapies in OCD use of animal models and biomarkers for better diagnosis monitoring and possible therapeutic options with nutrients for patients with OCD. This book highlights the role of probiotics amino acids vitamins micronutrients and salts in the management of OCD. It includes such topics as applications of computational modeling and nano-biotechnology in OCD the effects of environmental pollutants and the regulation of antidepressants in OCD. KEY FEATURES Covers emerging therapeutic and nutritional approaches for the treatment and management of OCD Reviews the role of various micronutrients in OCD Discusses the prenatal genetic diagnosis and application of computational modelling in OCD Includes the nutritional and dietary roles in such neuropsychiatric disorders as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Explores the application of nano-biotechnology in OCD This book is meant for researchers and professionals in the field of nutritional neuroscience and psychology | Nutrition and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder The Interplay

GBP 150.00
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Wild Mushrooms Characteristics Nutrition and Processing

Wild Mushrooms Characteristics Nutrition and Processing

Many wild varieties of mushrooms are consumed by people around the world yet many species remain unexplored their nutritional as well as pharmacological significance yet to be discovered for many of them. Wild Mushrooms: Characteristics Nutrition and Processing informs readers about different unexplored wild mushrooms their methods of cultivation nutritional values pharmaceutical values and possible utilization for human wellbeing. The book represents a comprehensive assessement of current knowledge about the edible mushrooms commercialization especially as nutraceuticals and dietary supplement formulation mineral supplementation and source of quality proteins in foods and diet. The health benefits of edible mushrooms nature and chemistry of bioactive components and in-vitro and in-vivo bioactivity of edible mushrooms are also highlighted in different chapters. By bringing diverse areas such as oxidative stress and longevity techniques of mushroom analysis toxicology and extracellular enzymes of wild mushrooms it lays the groundwork for striking expansion in our understanding of these important biochemicals and their role in health and disease prevention. Key Features: Explores major preservation and processing technologies for wild mushrooms and their effects on bioavailability and nutritional value of mushrooms Presents the classical taxonomy and genetic classification of mushrooms Discusses the different components present in mushrooms and their biological activities and the health attribute of mushrooms due to these bioactive components Reviews the applications of mushrooms in environmental pollution reduction Covers different cultivation strategies of edible and medicinal mushrooms The book also explores the role of mushrooms in the degradation of harmful xenobiotic compounds as well as reduction of pesticides. It discusses the utilization of wild mushrooms in waste management and cultivation of wild mushroom using lignocellulosic biomass-based residue as a substrate. This book should be of interest to a large and varied audience of researchers in academia industry nutritionists dietitian food scientists agriculturists and regulators. | Wild Mushrooms Characteristics Nutrition and Processing

GBP 170.00
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Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples Nutrition Botany and Use

Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples Nutrition Botany and Use

First published in 1991 Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples details the nutritional properties botanical characteristics and ethnic uses of a wide variety of traditional plant foods used by the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Comprehensive and detailed this volume explores both the technical use of plants and their cultural connections. It will be of interest to scholars from a variety of backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples with their specific cultural worldviews; nutritionists and other health professionals who work with Indigenous Peoples and other rural people; other biologists ethnologists and organizations that address understanding of the resources of the natural world; and academic audiences from a variety of disciplines. | Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples Nutrition Botany and Use

GBP 170.00
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Pandemics and Innovative Food Systems

Pandemics and Innovative Food Systems

The debate on health nutrition and food security could not have arisen at a more opportune time. The recent pandemic has given rise to increased food and nutrition insecurity for individuals families and communities. The crisis threatened the food security and nutrition of millions of people many of whom were already suffering. We face possible disruptions to the functioning of food systems with severe consequences for health and nutrition. Pandemics create a greater burden for poorer countries and countries since they are already pressure of inadequate food supplies. With concerted action we can not only avoid some of the worst impacts but do so in a way that supports a transition to more sustainable food systems that are in better balance with nature and that support healthy diets – and thus better health prospects for all. This book aims to highlight the impact of pandemics in food systems and nutrition security. It draws on the experience from the past and present pandemics to better prepare the world for future crises. | Pandemics and Innovative Food Systems

GBP 135.00
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Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders

Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders

Thanks to new tools of research and the heightened scientific rigor with which they are applied medical science has reached a far more heightened understanding of nutrition’s complex relation with digestive disease. Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders bring together the contributions of leading experts in nutrition and digestion to provide readers with a concise yet thorough record of the advances made in this area of research. In addition to discussing traditional areas of nutrition it presents essential findings on more recent and novel therapies. Specific Therapeutic Approaches to Specific Digestive Concerns Among the specific topics it describes celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis and their management through diet. It considers the role of nutrition in treating acute pancreatitis and liver disease the role of macro- and micronutrients in preventing colon cancer and the role of nutrition and dietary supplements in inflammatory bowel disease. Among emerging topics it considers — Guidelines for the use of probiotics to ease irritable bowel syndrome and antibiotic-associated diarrhea Bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity Short bowel syndrome and small intestinal transplantation Expanding metal stents used to overcome malignant obstructions of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract Nutrition’s role in treating acute pancreatitis and liver disease Chapters in the book are dedicated to modern approaches to nutritional assessment parenteral nutrition and home nutritional support. Putting those recent developments into perspective the book begins with a chapter that recounts the history of nutritional therapy in gastrointestinal disorders. Offering a cutting edge look at the field Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders provides researchers with critical data needed to conduct further research while also providing clinicians with a look at new approaches to effective treatment.

GBP 170.00
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Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing

Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing

A step-by-step text on the basic tests performed in soil mechanics Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing provides procedural aids and elucidates industry standards. It also covers how to properly present data and document results. Containing numerical examples and figures the information presented is based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and US Army Corps of Engineers engineering manuals. The authors discuss the different methods of in situ field methods and ex situ laboratory methods of soil description and identification. They present equations for the physical properties of soil and laboratory methods of soil classification. They also discuss tests for the interaction of soil and water and hydraulic conductivity and consolidation. These tests produce information useful in the identification and characterization of soil samples and their engineering behaviors. A comprehensive resource the book describes the evaluation of physical properties of soils including mass weight unit weight and mass density of the soil mass and its component phases. These properties are then expanded to define a number of weight and volumetric relationships. The book also discusses tests used in the evaluation of the density-water content relationships in soils and in the evaluation of the quality of compaction operations. These features and more make this book an excellent guide for testing soils.

GBP 175.00
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Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring

Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring

Almost all mechanical devices used in every industry require lubrication. Lubricant Analysis and Condition Monitoring explains the benefits of identifying planning implementing and using lubricant and machine condition monitoring programmes to extend the lifetimes of both lubricants and machines to achieve maximum productivity and profitability while reducing impacts on waste and the environment. This book: Offers a comprehensive overview of all types of tests used in lubricant condition monitoring programmes Discusses monitoring the condition of all types of components machines equipment and systems used in all industries Considers new and emerging machines equipment and systems including electric and hybrid vehicles Suggests which tests to use for each type of machine equipment or system and just as importantly which tests not to use Provides practical examples of how to set up run and manage condition monitoring programmes and how to achieve significant cost savings through planned and predictive maintenance schedules Gathering vital information that users of lubricants need in one place this book is of practical use to mechanical maintenance manufacturing and marine engineers as well as metallurgists chemists and maintenance technicians.

GBP 130.00
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Global Malnutrition Pathology and Complications

Global Malnutrition Pathology and Complications

Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications addresses various types of malnutrition including deficiencies (undernutrition) excesses (overnutrition) and imbalances in a person's intake of nutrients. Malnutrition is considered a global health crisis causing various types of chronic diseases in humans. Malnutrition is very serious when affecting children as the result can be a lifetime of serious health problems. This book addresses the importance of combating undernutrition and overnutrition. It discusses the prevalence of nutritional disorders and epidemics; assesses nutritional requirements for various populations; and focuses on special populations most affected by nutritional disorders. Features: · Covers various diseases caused by poor diet and nutrition · Provides suggestions on preventing malnutrition by improving diet and nutrition · Discusses nutritional disorders and epidemics · Presents information on nutritional requirements in special populations · Contains clinical case studies with critical thinking questions and answers clinical treatments and costs Featuring an engaging writing style and excellent flow of material Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications contains practical applications for use in clinical practice. It includes suggestions for improving diet and nutrition in order to prevent malnutrition. Figures enhance content and questions at the end of the chapters with corresponding answers at the end of the book reinforce the subject matter. | Global Malnutrition Pathology and Complications

GBP 145.00
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Avoiding Inelastic Strains in Solder Joint Interconnections of IC Devices

Avoiding Inelastic Strains in Solder Joint Interconnections of IC Devices

Avoiding Inelastic Strains in Solder Joint Interconnections of IC Devices addresses analytical (mathematical) modeling approaches aimed at understanding the underlying physics and mechanics of the behavior and performance of solder materials and solder joint interconnections of IC devices. The emphasis is on design for reliability including probabilistic predictions of the solder lifetime. Describes how to use the developed methods of analytical predictive modeling to minimize thermal stresses and strains in solder joint of IC devices Shows how to build the preprocessing models in finite-element analyses (FEA) by comparing the FEA and analytical data Covers how to design the most effective test vehicles for testing solder joints Details how to design and organize in addition to or sometimes even instead of highly accelerated life tests (HALT) highly focused and highly cost-effective failure oriented accelerated testing (FOAT) to understand the physic of failure of solder joint interconnections Outlines how to convert the low cycle fatigue conditions into elastic fatigue conditions and to assess the fatigue lifetime in such cases Illustrates ways to replace time- and labor-consuming expensive and possibly misleading temperature cycling tests with simpler and physically meaningful accelerated tests This book is aimed towards professionals in electronic and photonic packaging electronic and optical materials materials engineering and mechanical design.

GBP 140.00
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Ecology of Macrofungi An Overview

Ecology of Macrofungi An Overview

Macrofungi have significant importance in human health particularly in nutrition medicine pharmaceuticals agriculture and industries. They occupy a variety of ecosystems such as terrestrial (agricultural lands forests and deserts) freshwater (bogs and marshes) and maritime (mangroves and coastal sand dunes) habitats. Their ecosystem services like nutrition (humans and animals) medicinal pursuits (antibiotics and pharmaceuticals) and bioremediation (degradation of xenobiotics and insect control) potential are dependent on their diversity and ecological conditions. Macrofungal ecology serves as the basis for nutraceutical values agricultural benefits plant productivity environmental protection and industrially valued biocomposites. This book focuses on various aspects of macrofungal distribution in diverse habitats participation in organic matter decomposition ectomycorrhizal associations and participation in biogeochemical cycles. This book reviews the current developments in macrofungal ecology in different habitats and their benefits. Due to the topics dealt with on macrofungal diversity distribution dynamics lifestyles ecosystem or substrate preferences and ecosystem services this book is valuable to mycologists botanists zoologists ecologists foresters geneticists agronomists and field biologists. | Ecology of Macrofungi An Overview

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Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention

Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention

Genomics and related areas of research have contributed greatly to the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diet–disease relationships. In the past decade the evidence has become stronger for a direct link between genome/epigenome damage and increased risk for adverse health outcomes. It is now exceedingly clear that micronutrients are critical as cofactors for many cellular functions including DNA repair enzymes methylation of CpG sequences DNA oxidation and/or uracil incorporation into DNA. Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals: Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention brings new perspectives on disease prevention strategy based on the genomic knowledge and nutraceuticals of an individual and the diet he or she receives. This book discusses the integration and application of genetic and genomics technology into nutrition research and paves the way for the development of nutrition research programs that are aimed at the prevention and control of chronic disease through genomics-based nutritional interventions. In this book the editors bring together a wide spectrum of nutritional scientists worldwide to contribute to the growing knowledge in the field of nutrigenomics and nutraceuticals. | Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention

GBP 175.00
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Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo

Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo

Livestock Ration Formulation for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo provides an interdisciplinary integrative perspective and optimization on dairy cattle feed formulation problem solving. It helps dairy farmers by introducing them the right frequency and right amount of balanced diet to be fed to cattle’s and buffaloes at different body condition so that their feeding cost should be decreased and there should be increase in income for dairy farmers as they don’t have enough knowledge of feeding practice. It helps animal nutritionist to work for dairy farmers which have very limited feed resources to fulfil nutrients requirement in terms of crude protein (CP) total digestible nutrient (TDN) calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) by developing a software programme to plan a balanced low budget diet. It includes the Linear and Goal programming model for non-pregnant dairy buffalo is been solved using Hybrid Real Coded Genetic Algorithm and the results are compared with Real Coded Genetic Algorithm (RGA) considering different versions like RGA without crossover RGA without Mutation RGA with crossover and mutation. These models can also be applied with other nutritional models like CNCPS INRA. This book is a step forward in that direction to provide least cost diet formulation based on nutrient requirement of the cattle and buffalo which is been calculated according to Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR 2013) and NRC (2001) on dry matter basis provides a clear and precise platform for other researcher in Animal Nutrition field which also give initial platform to build a software and android application to formulate least cost ration Based on data and algorithm used in this book which helps Dairy farmers directly to feed balanced diet at cheap rate. Features: It is a good reference to local dairy farmers by introducing them to the right frequency and right amount of balanced diet to be fed to cattle and buffaloes at different production cycles. It will provide basic platform and some solutions to built-up software about cattle nutrition development and least cost formulation for end-user. It has several techniques for optimizing animal diet formulation but a good balance between coding/programming and animal nutrition is incorporated towards application of soft computing technique to improve the quality of the solution due to rigidity of the constraints.

GBP 99.99
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Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment A Neuropsychological Perspective

Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment A Neuropsychological Perspective

The go-to resource for clinical and forensic practice has now been significantly revised with 85% new material reflecting the tremendous growth of the field. Leading authorities synthesize the state of the science on symptom feigning in cognitive testing and present evidence-based recommendations for distinguishing between credible and noncredible performance. A wide range of performance validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) are critically reviewed and guidelines provided for applying them across differing cognitive domains and medical neurological and psychiatric conditions. The book also covers validity testing in forensic settings and with particular populations such as ethnic and linguistic minority group members. New to This Edition *Numerous new authors a greatly expanded range of topics and the latest data throughout. *"Clinical primer" chapter on how to select and interpret appropriate PVTs. *Chapters on methods for validity testing in visual–spatial processing speed and language domains and with cognitive screening instruments and personality inventories. *Chapter on methods for interpreting multiple PVTs in combination. *Chapters on additional populations (military personnel children and adolescents) and clinical problems (dementia somatoform/conversion disorder). *Chapters on research methods for validating PVTs base rates of feigned mild traumatic brain injury and more. | Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment A Neuropsychological Perspective

GBP 91.99
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Nutraceuticals for Prenatal Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health

Nutraceuticals for Prenatal Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health

Although there is an increasing number of pregnant individuals taking nutraceuticals to maintain good health many gaps exist in the knowledge base. These nutraceuticals might be involved in a wide variety of biological processes and the biological and epidemiological findings of relevant studies should be examined and analyzed. Nutraceuticals for Prenatal Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health focuses on the role of nutraceuticals for prenatal mothers and offspring’s health. In recent years new trends have been established in this area of prenatal nutrition that is mother and offspring health based on appropriate nutrition during pre-pregnancy pregnancy and after pregnancy. Nutraceuticals and natural products have been used by many cultures and societies around the world. This book focuses on recent trends and potential clinical evaluations of such nutraceuticals and natural products. Features: Examines the role of Nutraceuticals on the mothers and offspring’s disease and health Focuses on human population-based research Discuses role of nutraceuticals in placental development nutraceuticals for gestational weight pain and post-partum obesity Covers nutraceuticals impacting uterine growth gestational age and mortality rate Explores the question whether Nutraceuticals intake in pregnant women is safe as they might be involved a wide variety of biological processes With 19 chapters written by established lead authors in this field Nutraceuticals for Prenatal Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health addresses important findings of the latest scientific research regarding the role of nutraceuticals intake before and during pregnancy.

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Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

'Gyorgy Scrinis exposes the folly of the reductionist approach and proposes an alternative food quality paradigm based on respecting traditional dietary patterns and reducing technological processing. It may offend nutritionists and will upset the food industry but it could also herald a delicious revolution in our ability to eat well. ' - Dr Rosemary Stanton OAM NutritionistFrom the fear of 'bad nutrients' such as fat and cholesterol to the celebration of supposedly health-enhancing vitamins and omega-3 fats our understanding of food and health has been dominated by a reductive scientific focus on nutrients. It is on this basis that butter and eggs have been vilified yet highly processed foods such as margarine have been promoted as being healthier than whole foods. Gyorgy Scrinis argues that this ideology of nutritionism has narrowed and distorted our appreciation of food quality while promoting nutrition confusion and nutritional anxieties. The food industry exploits these anxieties by nutritionally modifying their food products and marketing them with nutritional and health claims. Through a fascinating investigation into such issues as the butter versus margarine debate the battle between low-fat low-carb low-calorie and low-GI weight-loss diets the limitations of dietary guidelines and the search for the optimal dietary pattern - from Mediterranean and vegetarian to paleo diets - Scrinis builds a revealing history of the scientific social and economic factors driving our modern fascination with nutrition and explores alternative ways of understanding food quality. | Nutritionism The science and politics of dietary advice

GBP 130.00
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Biology and Aquaculture of Tilapia

Biology and Aquaculture of Tilapia

This book reviews up-to-date knowledge on the biology and aquaculture of tilapia with special focus on the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Tilapia are a group of fish species that have become one of the most cultured worldwide currently having a big economic impact on both developed and developing countries. The first 12 chapters of the present book cover different aspects of tilapia biology such as genetics nutrition osmoregulation pathology reproduction and development. Each chapter includes both basic knowledge and its application to tilapia culture. The last 3 chapters are devoted to cutting-edge techniques for the industry of tilapia aquaculture. Experts from both academia and research institutes provide their expertise on the present book.

GBP 150.00
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