American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Patients by Abby S Bloch
Winner: 2011 American Medical Writers Association Award, Health Care Consumers; 2011 National Indie Excellence Award, Cancer; 2011 Mom's Choice Awards, Gold, Adult Books; Finalist:2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award, Diet/Food/Nutrition Written for consumers, patients, and families seeking reliable information about nutritional support for people with cancer, this comprehensive guide offers the latest information about using nutrition to optimal advantage during the cancer journey. Also discussed is the role of sound nutritional choices before, during, and after cancer therapyand how they can help bolster energy levels, strengthen the immune system, fight off infection, and minimize the side effects of treatment. Charts, information on special diets, and level-headed advice about dietary supplements make this a valuable tool for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Abby Bloch, PhD, RD, is a nutrition consultant in private practice in New York and an associate professor at New York University graduate school and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Barrie R. Cassileth, PhD is chief of Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, a comprehensive cancer center in New York City. Michelle D. Holmes, MD, DrPH, is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital's Channing Laboratory in Boston. Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD, is an assistant professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Arizona.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780944235782 |
| ISBN 10 | 0944235786 |
| Title | American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Patients |
| Author | Abby S Bloch |
| Series | American Cancer Society Complete Guide T Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | American Cancer Society |
| Year published | 2010-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 350 |
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