Responding to a growing demand for information from physicians regarding nutrition and eating behavior in their patients, this summary outlines the latest advances in dietetics. At a time when obesity is becoming a major public health issue in France, nutrition is at the heart of the matter.
Responding to the growing demand from physicians for information on nutrition and eating behavior in their patients, this concise guide summarizes the latest advances in dietetics. At a time when obesity is becoming a major public health issue in France, diet is central to the problem and plays an undeniable role in the prevention of certain diseases. Building on the success of previous editions, this edition, which benefits from the experience and expertise of a multidisciplinary team, covers: The results of recent research in dietetics and nutrition: the role of vitamins and trace elements in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, dietary products, and new foods. Dietary prescriptions for specific patient groups: the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and hospitalized individuals. The study of food in the strict sense: composition, nutritional content, and food labeling. Food additives and pollutants, and the latest recommendations from the French Agency for Food Safety (ANSES).
