Global Health ChallengesEdizione 1

This book is an up-to-date reference on some of the major global health issues and the role of nutrition in their prevention and management. The book covers undernutrition, degenerative diseases, mental health disorders and COVID-19 and reviews feeding and eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and delineates the risk factors and management. The book addresses the gaps in tackling these health problems and proposes comprehensive models and frameworks to manage them.

Key Features:

• Explores practical solutions and management of looming health issues in terms of diet and nutrition
• Reviews health threats like obesity, diabetes, hypertension and COVID-19
• Includes a section on feeding and eating disorders and sustainable models to manage them
• Covers mental-health issues like depression and dementia
• Discusses conditions like undernutrition, hidden hunger, and cardiovascular diseases

The book is meant for health professionals, nutritionists, and policymakers. It is also useful for post-graduates in public health and nutrition.