Nutrition and Alzheimer's disease
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Issues regarding the prevention of weight loss in Alzheimer's Disease patients are discussed. Weight loss is a common side effect in these patients and has a negative effect on their quality of life by increasing the risk of infections, skin ulcers and falls.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1999
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Public health nutrition and food safety, 1900-1999
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The great achievements of the 20th century in advancing nutrition science are surveyed. This data from US federal agencies will be a useful as a citation of achievements and challenges as the 21st century approaches.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1999
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Species differences in the metabolism and regulation of gene expression by conjugated linoleic acid
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Issues regarding the ability of conjugated linoleic acid to alter lipid metabolism and other nutritional effects are discussed. The extrapolation of rodent data as of possible relevance to humans is also discussed.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 1999
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