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Clinical Nutrition and Aging: Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism 1st edition
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Clinical Nutrition and Aging: Sarcopenia and Muscle Metabolism
This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.
Sarcopenia?the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age?is a major health challenge, particularly in North America, Europe, and Japan, which have large aging populations. This compendium volume is a valuable addition to the existing literature, providing state-of-the-art information on the most effective prevention and treatment options. Included are research articles on nutrition management and the prevention of sarcopenia; protein therapy for sarcopenia; effect of exercise on sarcopenia; and other therapeutic strategies, including antioxidants and steroids.
306 pages, 23 black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 24, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781771883702 |
| Publishers | Apple Academic Press Inc. |
| Pages | 306 |
| Dimensions | 295 × 161 × 24 mm · 588 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Cox, Chad (California State University, Sacremento, USA) |
