Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications

Author: Jahangir Moini

Global Malnutrition: Pathology and Complications is a comprehensive guide that delves into the various types of malnutrition, including deficiencies (undernutrition), excesses (overnutrition), and imbalances in a person’s intake of nutrients. Malnutrition is a global health crisis that leads to numerous chronic diseases in humans. It is particularly critical when it affects children, as it can result in a lifetime of serious health problems.

This book emphasizes 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.

Key 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.

Publication Details:

Published by: CRC Press

Publication Date: November 27, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032295343, 9781000968200