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In this book, the authors delve into the latest findings in bone and other tissues including muscle and brain, and discuss the recent evidences of the roles of protein, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids and flavonoids on bone and muscle health. The interactions between bone and other conditions such as chronic kidney disease are examined. Furthermore, the role of nutrition is also reviewed specifically for the prevention of sarcopenia, frailty and their consequences (falls, hip fractures, loss of autonomy) to address the challenges of an aging population. Nutritional Influences on Bone Health - 9th International Symposium presents the latest scientific data, concepts, and updates on the knowledge of several nutrients. This unique book will be of great interest to health professionals across many disciplines including nutrition and dietetics, gerontologists, nurses, general practitioners as well as anyone in the food and fitness industry.

Nutritionary hygiene. Diet --- Pathology of the metabolism --- Pathological endocrinology --- Pathology of the organs of movement --- vetzuren --- diabetes mellitus --- reumatologie --- parenterale voeding --- sondevoeding --- fracturen --- dieetleer --- gerontologie

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This book describes a fully integrated approach to the management of elderly patients who are at risk of or suffer trauma, drawing on up-to-date knowledge from multiple specialties in recognition of the fact that the number and severity of comorbidities in this population requires expertise in many fields. Readers will find comprehensive and detailed coverage of the prevention of complications related to aging, geriatric care concepts, specific treatments in acute care, including fracture stabilization and diagnostic procedures, and the surgical management of different types of fracture and soft tissue trauma. Intensive care management of the geriatric patient is also extensively addressed. Information is provided on diverse aspects of the physiology of ageing, and the coverage is completed by discussion of fracture care service models and specific models of rehabilitation and aftercare designed to prevent further falls and adverse late outcomes. The authors are a group of renowned experts from each of the relevant fields, and the book will be a valuable asset for surgeons, intensivists, geriatricians, gerontologists, and rehabilitation specialists. .

Hygiene. Public health. Protection --- Orthopaedics. Traumatology. Plastic surgery --- Surgery --- Human medicine --- geneeskunde --- gezondheidszorg --- spoedgevallen --- intensieve zorgen --- chirurgie --- intensieve-zorgen afdeling