Nutrition and Physical Activity in Inflammatory Diseases

By: Anne Marie Minihane and Lisa Wood and Rohan Walker and Josep Bassaganya-Riera and Sridevi Devaraj and Jeff Coombes and Philip Calder and Robert Mcnamara and Catherine Field and Manohar Garg and Lynnette Ferguson and Marlena Kruger and Andreia Oliveira and Monica Bullo and David Heber and Samir Samman and Elizabeth Kovacs and Goran Paulsen and Mohsen Meydani and Caryl Nowson and Anette Buyken and Burno Pot

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Synopsis: Certain nutrients and physical activity can significantly alter immune function and inflammation. Targeted interventions may be an effective and inexpensive means to improve the inflammation and immune dysfunction associated with chronic diseases. This book defines the relevant underlying biological mechanisms and strengthens our understanding of how nutrients and physical activity impact inflammatory diseases. A useful reference for researchers and students of nutrition, physiology and sports science, it explores the unique aspects of inflammation induced by nutritional deficiencies or activity levels, and their interrelationship.