This publication contains thirteen papers written by leading international public health professionals on a range of topics including the role of research into early childhood nutrition and the formulation of infant feeding policies; the control of iodine and vitamin A deficiencies; folic acid fortification of wheat flour; breast-feeding practices; nutrition recommendations within the context of local urban market realities; promoting active lifestyles and health urban spaces; and the importance of urban planning and public transport to public health objectives.

Este libro no es un manual a seguir para mejorar los hábitos alimenticios o la práctica del ejercicio. Es el compartir de un sin número de experiencias y conocimientos que, llevados a la práctica, no solo me mantienen con energía en mis objetivos del diario vivir sino que le proporciono a mi cuerpo la oportunidad de prevenir enfermedades.

Probiotics for Human Nutrition in Health and Disease provides a comprehensive resource of information on traditional and emerging health concepts and the development and application evolution of probiotics and their role in prevention and treatment of human metabolic disorders and illnesses. Key issues related to the general aspects of probiotics, probiotics in human nutrition, and probiotics in human health promotion and disease treatment are described and discussed. Sections discuss general features of probiotics, such as relationships with prebiotics, probiotics in human nutrition, including pregnancy, lactation, in children, and in the elderly, and the role of probiotics in human health and disease treatment. This book provides the most significant knowledge, mechanistic bases, uses, clinical perceptions, case studies and perspectives about probiotics for humans, considering possibilities and limitations in light of the appropriate available reference materials. Written by highly qualified researchers and edited by a team of experts, each chapter summarizes the latest available information on probiotics in human health and critically interprets the most significant evidence by applying the author's own practical experience from investigations with probiotics. - Present traditional and emerging concepts, developments and the evolution of probiotics - Provides key insights that characterize probiotics as promising and innovative options for human nutrition - Discusses how probiotics can be used in a perspective of health promotion and prevention and treatment of human metabolic disorders and illnesses

El presente libro ha sido elaborado con el propósito divulgativo a la vez que didáctico, de ofrecer una visión clarificadora del conjunto de conocimientos disponibles acerca de las posibles relaciones detectadas entre los alimentos que se consumen y el estado de salud de las personas. Se inicia con una introducción en la que se desarrolla la evolución de las culturas alimenticias, seguidas de diez capítulos en los que se contemplan las propiedades de los alimentos desde diversos puntos de vista: la oferta alimenticia actual; las consecuencias beneficiosas derivadas del consumo de algunos alimentos; los efectos nocivos de otros; la descripción de los alimentos calificados de saludables; principales materias alimenticias con efectos promotores o protectores de la salud

The Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna covers all fields of knowledge, including arts, geography, philosophy, science, sports, and much more. Users will enjoy a quick reference of 24,000 entries and 2.5 million words. More then 4,800 images, graphs, and tables further enlighten students and clarify subject matter. The simple A-Z organization and clear descriptions will appeal to both Spanish speakers and students of Spanish.