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1.5 Section 5: Seeking Information About Herbal Supplements and Other CAM1.6 Section 6: Recommendations for Patients; 1.7 Section 7: Recommendations for Providers; 1.8 Section 8: Recommendations for Researchers; 1.9 Section 9: Summary; Acknowledgment; References; 2 Eating Coffee Candy: HIV Risk at Huli Funerals; 2.1 Method; 2.2 Results: Eating Coffee and Candy at Huli Funerals; 2.3 Discussion: "Eat and Die"; 2.4 Responses; References; 3 Infant Feeding Policies and HIV; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 To Breastfeed or Not to Breastfeed? Is That the Right Question?

Health of HIV Infected People: Food, Nutrition and Lifestyle with Antiretroviral Drugs provides basic and applied knowledge on the supportive roles of bioactive foods, exercise, and dietary supplements on HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiretroviral drugs. Approaches include the application of traditional herbs and foods aiming to define both the risks and benefits of such practices. Readers will learn how to treat or ameliorate the effects of chronic retroviral disease using readily available, cheap foods, dietary supplements, and lifestyle changes with specific attention to the needs of patients receiving antiretroviral drugs. This work provides the most current, concise, scientific appraisal of the efficacy (or lack thereof) of key foods, nutrients, dietary plants, and behavioral shifts in preventing and improving the quality of life of HIV infected infants and adults, while also giving the needed attention to these complex and important side effects

Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Abdominal Obesity focuses on the important roles that exercise, dietary changes, and foods play in promoting as well as reducing visceral fat. Nutritionists, dieticians, and healthcare providers seeking to address the abdominal obesity epidemic will use this comprehensive resource as a tool in their long-term goal of preventing chronic diseases, especially heart, vascular, and diabetic diseases. Experts from a broad range of disciplines are involved in dealing with the consequences of excessive abdominal fat: cardiology, diabetes research, studies of lipids, endocrinology and metabolism, nutrition, obesity, and exercise physiology. They have contributed chapters that define a range of dietary approaches to reducing risk and associated chronic diseases. They begin by defining visceral obesity and its major outcomes; they also discuss the importance and the challenges of dietary approaches to reduce abdominal obesity, as compared to clinical approaches, with major costs and risks

Front Cover -- ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE -- ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE: ALCOHOL,TOBACCO,CAFFEINE,AND DRUGS OF ABUSE IN EVERYDAY LIFESTYLES -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- ALCOHOL AND NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION INCLUDING NUTRITIONAL THERAPY -- TOBACCO AND NICOTINE IN NEUROMODULATION AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH -- DRUGS OF ABUSE AND MECHANISMS AND MODELS OF ADDICTION RELEVANT TO DRUGS OF ABUSE -- Acknowledgments -- I - ALCOHOL AND NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION -- 1 - Acute Ethanol-Induced Changes in Microstructural and Metabolite Concentrations on the Brain: Noninvasive Functi ... -- INTRODUCTION -- Alcohol and Neurological Dysfunction -- Neuroimaging in Acute Ethanol Consumption -- DTI- and DKI-Detected Acute Ethanol-Induced Changes on Microstructures in the Brain -- MRS-Detected Acute Ethanol-Induced Changes on Metabolites in the Brain -- Diffusion Weighted Imaging- and MRS-Detected Acute Ethanol-Induced Changes in the Brain -- Resting-State fMRI Study of Alcohol Effects -- Alcohol Intoxication and Traumatic Brain Injury -- CONCLUSION -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Neuroglial Changes in Neurochemistry and Behavior in Animal Models -- ETHANOL EXPOSURE AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT -- Animal Models of Prenatal Ethanol Exposure -- Ingestion -- Injection -- Intragastric Intubation (Gavage) -- Inhalation -- ETHANOL, GLIA, AND NEURODEVELOPMENT -- Astrocytes As Ethanol Targets During Brain Development -- Ethanol-Induced Changes to Astrocytes Alter Synaptic Function and Maturation -- COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POSTNATAL ETHANOL EXPOSURE -- Behavioral Tasks After Pre- and Postnatal Alcohol Exposure -- Radial Arm Maze -- Elevated Plus Maze -- Plus Maze Discriminative Avoidance Task -- Final Considerations -- References -- Further Reading.

Intro -- The Mediterranean Diet: An Evidence-Based Approach -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Section A The Mediterranean diet: Concepts and overviews -- Chapter 1 The Mediterranean diet: History, concepts and elements -- Origins of the Mediterranean diet -- Definition of the Mediterranean diet -- Nutritional characteristics of the Mediterranean diet -- The Mediterranean diet: Fresh, seasonal and local ingredients -- Other characteristics of the Mediterranean diet (variety, frugality and palatability) -- Are we abandoning the Mediterranean diet? -- The Mediterranean diet pyramid -- The Mediterranean diet: UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity -- The Mediterranean diet is good for health: Origins -- References -- Chapter 2 Mediterranean diet: A long journey toward intangible cultural heritage and sustainability -- Introduction 1 -- Mediterranean diet: An intangible cultural heritage -- Mediterranean diet and health -- Mediterranean diet and sustainable environment -- Mediterranean diet 4.0: Pursuing a sustainable model for the Mediterranean area -- The new Mediterranean diet pyramid -- Cultural and lifestyle aspects -- Moderation -- Conviviality -- Culinary activities -- Physical activity -- Final considerations -- Summary points -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 3 Mediterranean diet in children and adolescents -- Child nutrition overview -- Mediterranean diet and nutritional adequacy -- Mediterranean diet adherence and weight status: A potential link to the childhood obesity epidemic -- Mediterranean diet and asthma in children and adolescents -- Mediterranean diet and cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents -- Associations of the Mediterranean diet with other health indices -- Mediterranean diet adherence among children and adolescents -- Mediterranean diet and physical activity.

Front Cover -- The Role of Functional Food Security in Global Health -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- About the Editors -- Foreword -- Consulted References -- Preface -- Editorial: Why Functional Food Security, Not Just Food Security -- Ancient History -- Evolutionary Diet and Mediterranean-style diets -- World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization Agenda -- Landmark Studies -- Why Functional Food Security? -- Functional Food Security -- References -- I. World Population and Food Availability -- 1 Estimates for World Population and Global Food Availability for Global Health -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Food and Agricultural Transition -- 1.3 Food Security and Functional Food Security -- 1.4 Total World Population and Total Food Availability -- 1.5 Food Production and Climate Change -- 1.6 Total Functional Foods Available for Consumption -- 1.7 Food and Agriculture Organization Agenda -- 1.8 Development of Functional Food by Food Manufacturing -- 1.9 The Functional Foods Market -- 1.10 Some Important Natural Functional Foods -- 1.10.1 Oats -- 1.10.2 Soy -- 1.10.3 Flaxseed -- 1.10.4 Tomatoes -- 1.10.5 Garlic -- 1.10.6 Broccoli and Other Cruciferous Vegetables -- 1.10.7 Citrus Fruits -- 1.10.8 Cranberry -- 1.10.9 Tea -- 1.10.10 Wine and Grapes -- 1.10.11 Fish -- 1.10.12 Dairy Products -- 1.10.13 Beef -- References -- Further Reading -- 2 Estimates of Functional Foods Availability in the 10 Most Highly Populous Countries -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 The Agenda of Global Burden of Diseases Study -- 2.3 World Health Organization Agenda (WHO) -- 2.4 Estimates of FAO for Functional Foods Production -- 2.5 Estimates of Functional Foods With Reference to Nutrients -- 2.6 European Union Agenda -- 2.6.1 Grapes and Wine Production -- 2.6.2 Olives and Olive Oil Production

Current research has provided evidence that nearly 90 percent of all cancers may be related to diet, environment, and lifestyle. Of this number, 30 to 40 percent of cancers in men and up to 60 percent of cancers in women may be related to diet and nutrition. The two-stage process in the formation of many cancers, defined as initiation and promotion, is influenced by many dietary components. Vitamins C, E, and the mineral selenium are nutrients that function as antioxidants, reducing potential cancer-causing chemicals in the body. These natural anticarcinogens are thought to alter the cancer process and are currently under study for their cancer prevention properties. The functions, Recommended Dietary Allowances, food sources, research evidence for cancer prevention, and recommendations for supplementation are presented for these three nutrients. Research suggests that the proper and prudent use of nutrients, along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, may offer protection against this devastating disease.

The combination of growing populations moving into large cities in high risk zones increase the risk of natural disasters with a substantial public health consequence. A high population density and rapid air travel increase the spread and effects of plagues and diseases. People in countries with limited resources are more vulnerable to death and other consequences of disasters. This requires global rather than national preparedness and response strategies. Public health organisations, government and non-government organisations can take a leadership role and provide training, organisation and research knowledge to improve responses to such disasters.This book is the first holistic public health approach in relation to natural disasters. It fills the gap to have a one-stop-shopping synopsis of key ideas associated with mediation of public health natural disasters. It is unique in focusing on 'lessons learned' rather than 'what to do'. Published research relating to general responses by public health agencies to disasters is scientifically evaluated. Various types of disasters are reviewed: flooding, diseases, earthquakes, volcanoes, and drought. Long term needs, prevention and individual preparation are taken into account. The information can be used to prepare and mitigate effects of disasters.The summary points at the start of each chapter will help the reader to use as this book as reference book and for educational purpose