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Living Longer: The heart-mind connection is written for all those who strive for optimal long-term health and the maximal functioning of their hearts and minds. Today's problem for the health-conscious individual is information overload - new health studies pour out almost daily from newspapers, radio stations and television networks. Many of the reports are contradictory and often misleading. In this resource, Professor Opie sifts through the available information on the vast number of possible health promotion changes, varying from increased exercise to aspirin to green tea, and diets from Atkins to the vegetarian, with the aim of grading the validity of the evidence, asking questions such as, ‘Just how true are the studies,’ and ‘Just how compelling are the facts they claim’? This resource guides the reader through this morass of information with the message that just five key steps taken now will promote long-term health benefits for heart and mind and give protection from future heart disease and brain deterioration.Less

Explaining the practical implications of new discoveries in 'life-course biology', Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is an informed resource on factors that affect offspring development. The impact of parental lifestyle and behavioural choices influence not only foetal development and birth outcomes, but also postnatal development, yet guidance on appropriate diet, behaviour, and exposures during pregnancy is often confusing and contradictory. With accessible explanations of the latest scientific research, and clear summaries and recommendations, this online resource is a valuable and authoritative guide for all levels of health care providers. It provides an overview of the background evidence, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices prior to and during pregnancy, and it includes in-depth discussions of nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact on pregnancy and offspring that are based on the latest research and exploration of key scientific studies. Less

This third edition of Nutrition for Developing Countries explains, in clear simple language and with many illustrations, how health and nutrition workers can help households to feed and care for all their members, particularly young children during their first 1000 days from conception to age 2 years, and girls and women of reproductive age. It gives the essential facts about nutrients, nutrient needs, foods, and planning healthy diets; it covers the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and management of different types of malnutrition, namely undernutrition, overnutrition (including obesity and obesity-related non-communicable diseases), and micronutrient deficiencies. Guidelines are given on sustainable food and nutrition security, and how to promote good nutrition through Essential Nutrition Actions which include good care and the prevention of infection. It lists the data needed to be able to promote, in interactive ways, behaviour change with households, communities, and schools that may lead to better nutrition practices and outcomes. Appendices cover nutrient requirements, food composition, and anthropometric indicators, and how to keep updated with nutritional developments. This edition has been prepared by a team of international nutritionists, including many from Helen Keller International, supported by experts in different topics. It is targeted at health and nutrition workers, trainers, and students in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and other ‘English-speaking/Anglophone’ regions where nutrition challenges are similar.Less

This online resource provides an integrated approach which facilitates the links between all aspects of nutrition and dietetics. Including nutritional science and based on clinical evidence, it covers everything you will need to be able to carry out your role effectively and confidently.Less

Paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition encompass a wide range of paediatric practice with conditions being managed in a wide variety of settings, dependent upon their complexity. This includes primary care, secondary services, and specialist paediatric practice. Conditions such as abdominal pain and constipation can be assessed in any of these settings. Conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal failure, and liver failure require specialist assessment but still shared care within the wider healthcare environment. Nutritional problems are seen by us all in everyday practice with nutritional support being an integral part of the management of any chronic disease. The handbook is intended as a practical reference for practitioners who commonly see such conditions both in training and in clinical practice. The idea is that the clinician can dip in for information on practical management but also background information on specific conditions. The chapters reflect common situations encountered in practice. The handbook includes bullet points, lists, and management guidelines where possible. The references have been limited as much of this is available through the Internet, and websites have been listed where helpful. Only limited information has been included about drug dosing and readers are referred to the British National Formulary for Children for further information.Less