Nutritional Concerns of Women

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Research in human nutrition over the past several years has indicated that there are significant nutritional issues specifically relevant to women. Stay ahead of this rapidly growing area of knowledge with Nutritional Concerns of Women, a collection of comprehensive review chapters written by recognized health experts, both practitioners and researchers. It assembles, in a single volume, in-depth information from all major women's nutrition areas, including such timely topics as women's perception of nutrition, nutrition and cardiovascular disease, nutritional factors of cancer in women, nutritional implications of premenstrual syndrome, nutrition and the female athlete, and nutritional issues of women in the military. Nutritional Concerns of Women tackles tough issues surrounding the sometimes controversial and confusing Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for women and provides guidance on these and other nutritional recommendations. It also helps women integrate health issues and nutrition into guiding principles for everyday life. Equally useful to the dietitian, clinician, physician, researcher, or educated layman, this easy-to-understand book provides you with a wealth of information.