Diet, exercise, and chronic disease [ the biological basis of prevention

"Physical activity and exercise combined with proper nutrition bring therapeutic benefits to individuals diagnosed with chronic disease. This book presents a systems biology approach to exercise and nutritional aspects of chronic disease treatment, management, and prevention. Each chapter prese...

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Main Author: Ardies, Curtis Murray (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , c2014
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Online Access:Crcnetbase
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Summary:"Physical activity and exercise combined with proper nutrition bring therapeutic benefits to individuals diagnosed with chronic disease. This book presents a systems biology approach to exercise and nutritional aspects of chronic disease treatment, management, and prevention. Each chapter presents clinical-based research directly related to each disease along with analysis of the associated cellular, molecular, and biochemical mechanisms. Chapters cover diet, exercise, and weight control as they relate to immune function. Diseases covered include rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, degenerative disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, cancer, and osteoporosis"-- Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 435 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1439850283
1439850291 (e-book)
9781439850282
9781439850299 (e-book)