Nutrition and Immune Function (Frontiers in Nutritional Science) (Frontiers in Nutritional Science)

Calder, Philip C. (Editor)/ Field, Conrad J. (Editor)/ Gill, H. S. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0851995837 / ISBN 13: 9780851995830

Published by C A B Intl, 2002

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1st edition. 450 pages. 9.50x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nutrition and Immune Function (Frontiers in Nutritional Science) (Frontiers in Nutritional Science)
• Publisher: C A B Intl
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851995837
• ISBN 13: 9780851995830
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.89 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book provides a review of the roles of specific nutrients in maintaining the immune response and host protection against infection. It also considers the influence of various factors, such as exercise and ageing, on the interaction between nutrition and immune function. The main emphasis is on humans, but comparative mammalian data are also presented.The contents include methods for studying nutrient-immune function interactions, the impact of undernutrition on immune function and infection, the influences of fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidant vitamins, and various minerals on immunity, immunological effects of changes throughout the life cycle, and public health policy implications.

About the Author

P. C. Calder, University of Southampton. C. J. Field, University of Alberta. H. S. Gill, Massey University.