You're a busy healthcare professional, and you've probably got a lot more on your plate than just your job. You might have a family. A hobby (or two, or three!). A social life. Between everything you take it, you might forget about the food you put into your body. It's easy to swing by the fast food restaurant on the way ...

h4. INTRODUCTION The immune system is the body's primary defensive survival mechanism. It can determine what is "self," which needs to be protected - and what is "non-self," which needs to be destroyed. A properly functioning immune system allows us to live a life virtually free of illness and disease. Nutrition plays a key role in maintaining optimal immune function. Recent ...

Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and fluids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much fluid, not drinking enough water or fluids, or both. Vomiting and diarrhea are common causes. Infants and children are more susceptible to dehydration than adults because of their smaller body weights and higher turnover of water and electrolytes. ...

h4. Introduction The interaction between genes and the environment plays a major role in the human life cycle from birth to death beginning with fertilization through the stages of growth, development, and aging. The role of nutrition, which can modify the genetic base, is of crucial importance in this life cycle. Human nutrition is a science that deals with nutrients and ...

Introduction Clinical practitioners need to know about nutrition because research and experience show that proper nutritional care can reduce medical complications, speed healing, and improve outcome in sick people. In the hospital, clinical dietitians are taking an increasingly proactive role in planning and executing treatment regimens. Doctors now routinely order nutrition assessments and seek advice on formulas, diets and supplementation; pharmacists, ...