Nutrition and Exercise: An Integrated Study (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781682866931)

Obesity, poor health and health-related disorders are a growing problem in the developing world. Nutrition is the science that studies the contribution of nutrients in the overall growth, development and maintenance of the human body. An unhealthy diet that lacks the essential nutrients in the right proportions can cause several deficiency diseases such as anemia, blindness, scurvy, etc. Excessive intake of nutrients can also cause health conditions and chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Appropriate exercise and diet regimes can mitigate these conditions. Research in dietary science and nutrition has modernized the approach towards health management. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of health science especially in the sub-disciplines of nutrition and exercise. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances in this field. Food scientists, nutritionists, physical instructors, researchers and students will find this book helpful.

Author: Dephne Rowland
ISBN-10: 1682866939
ISBN-13: 9781682866931
Publisher: Syrawood Publishing House
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2019
Pages: 221
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.00w x 0.56d