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Most epidemiologic studies of risk factors for atherosclerosis have been conducted in adult populations, yet there is now evidence that the vascular disease process begins at a young age. This book reviews recent findings that allow physicians to identify and manage children and adolescents who are at the highest risk for the development of premature cardiovascular disease in later life. It covers cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body size, obesity, coronary artery calcification and carotid artery thickness, and discusses the identification, familial aggregation, tracking and management of each of these risk factors.
A comprehensive guide for survey planning, study and questionnaire design, and execution and presentation of research. Topics include evidence-based practice, appetite assessment, estimating sample size, economic analysis, using DRIs to assess intake and creating consumer research nutrition messages. This book is invaluable for practicing professionals and students.
To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
Health Sciences & Nutrition
One of Business Week's top books, this work examines how the distortion of information by the media, politicians, academics, and business curtails the public's access to the truth. Crossen shows how the desire for profits, for influence, or for increased funding has created an information industry that has only a glancing relationship with objective truth.
Best Life magazine empowers men to continually improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being to better enjoy the most rewarding years of their life.
Completely revised and updated to contain the latest developments in combating cholesterol, a valuable guide shows how to lower cholesterol through menu plans, low-fat dietary regimens, and all-natural remedies; explains the new cholesterol guidelines released by the National Institute of Health; features new sections on vitamins and herbs; and much more. Original. 15,000 first printing.
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This newly revised and updated edition of Cholesterol Cures examines in-depth research on improving your overall cholesterol profile. Cholesterol Cures goes beyond traditional advice and explains how specific foods and nutritional supplements, along with physical activity and lifestyle changes, have a direct correlation to healthy cholesterol levels. From familiar remedies—such as garlic, oats, and fish oil supplements—to unique finds such as grapeseed extract and coenzyme Q10, this book offers a definitive guide to improving your health. It also debunks the myth of “forbidden foods” like red meats and dairy and provides a guide on how to integrate high cholesterol foods as part of a healthy, cholesterol-friendly diet.
Of evidence-based recommendations -- Introduction -- Overweight and obesity: background -- Examination of randomized controlled trial evidence -- Treatment guidelines -- Summary of recommendations -- Future research.