Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 139
Release: 1994-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309049873

This book summarizes information related to public health measures on the prevention, detection, and management of iron deficiency anemia. It presents draft guidelines and recommendations related to this area, as applicable in primary health care and public health clinic settings, and it formulates recommendations for research. This volume is intended both to provide a common frame of reference for health professionals in preventing and treating iron deficiency anemia and to enable the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prepare national guidelines and recommendations for the prevention and control of iron deficiency anemia.

Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc

Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 804
Release: 2002-07-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780309072793

This volume is the newest release in the authoritative series issued by the National Academy of Sciences on dietary reference intakes (DRIs). This series provides recommended intakes, such as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), for use in planning nutritionally adequate diets for individuals based on age and gender. In addition, a new reference intake, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL), has also been established to assist an individual in knowing how much is "too much" of a nutrient. Based on the Institute of Medicine's review of the scientific literature regarding dietary micronutrients, recommendations have been formulated regarding vitamins A and K, iron, iodine, chromium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, and other potentially beneficial trace elements such as boron to determine the roles, if any, they play in health. The book also: Reviews selected components of food that may influence the bioavailability of these compounds. Develops estimates of dietary intake of these compounds that are compatible with good nutrition throughout the life span and that may decrease risk of chronic disease where data indicate they play a role. Determines Tolerable Upper Intake levels for each nutrient reviewed where adequate scientific data are available in specific population subgroups. Identifies research needed to improve knowledge of the role of these micronutrients in human health. This book will be important to professionals in nutrition research and education.

Prevention of Micronutrient Deficiencies

Prevention of Micronutrient Deficiencies
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1998-03-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 030906029X

Micronutrient malnutrition affects approximately 2 billion people worldwide. The adverse effects of micronutrient deficiencies are profound and include premature death, poor health, blindness, growth stunting, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and low work capacity. Preventing Micronutrient Deficiencies provides a conceptual framework based on past experience that will allow funders to tailor programs to existing regional/country capabilities and to incorporate within these programs the capacity to address multiple strategies (i.e., supplementation/fortification/food-based approaches/public health measures) and multiple micronutrient deficiencies. The book does not offer recommendations on how to alleviate specific micronutrient deficienciesâ€"such recommendations are already available through the publications of diverse organizations, including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Micronutrient Initiative, World Bank, United Nations Childrens' Fund, and the World Health Organization. Instead, this volume examines key elements in the design and implementation of micronutrient interventions, including such issues as: The importance of iron, vitamin A, and iodine to health. Populations at risk for micronutrient deficiency. Options for successful interventions and their cost. The feasibility of involving societal sectors in the planning and implementation of interventions. Characteristics of successful interventions. The book also contains three in-depth background papers that address the prevention of deficiencies of iron, vitamin A, and iodine.

Nutrition and HIV

Nutrition and HIV
Author: Saurabh Mehta
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351058185

The world continues to lose more than a million lives each year to the HIV epidemic, and nearly two million individuals were infected with HIV in 2017 alone. The new Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by countries of the United Nations in September 2015, include a commitment to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Considerable emphasis on prevention of new infections and treatment of those living with HIV will be needed to make this goal achievable. With nearly 37 million people now living with HIV, it is a communicable disease that behaves like a noncommunicable disease. Nutritional management is integral to comprehensive HIV care and treatment. Improved nutritional status and weight gain can increase recovery and strength of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, improve dietary diversity and caloric intake, and improve quality of life. This book highlights evidence-based research linking nutrition and HIV and identifies research gaps to inform the development of guidelines and policies for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. A comprehensive approach that includes nutritional interventions is likely to maximize the benefit of antiretroviral therapy in preventing HIV disease progression and other adverse outcomes in HIV-infected men and women. Modification of nutritional status has been shown to enhance the quality of life of those suffering HIV/AIDS, both physically in terms of improved body mass index and immunological markers, and psychologically, by improving symptoms of depression. While the primary focus for those infected should remain on antiretroviral treatment and increasing its availability and coverage, improvement of nutritional status plays a complementary role in the management of HIV infection.

Guideline Daily Iron Supplementation in Infants and Children

Guideline Daily Iron Supplementation in Infants and Children
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241549521

This guideline aims to help Member States and their partners in their efforts to make informed decisions on the appropriate nutrition actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the global targets set in the Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal infant and young child nutrition and the Global Strategy for Women?s Children?s and Adolescents? Health 2016-2030. The recommendations in this guideline are intended for a wide audience including policy-makers their expert advisers and technical and programme staff at organizations involved in the design implementation and scaling-up of anaemia prevention programmes and in nutrition actions for public health.

Iron Fortification of Foods

Iron Fortification of Foods
Author: Fergus Clydesdale
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323160395

Iron Fortification of Foods discusses in detail the problems encountered with different iron sources in staple foods, beverages, condiments, and salt, as well as provides a "how to approach toward solving these problems in both developed and developing countries. Organized into three parts, the book begins with the discussion on the prevalence, causes, and treatment of anemia, as well as the effect of food on the availability of iron fortificants. It then describes the different iron sources, their interaction with food, and their bioavailability. Lastly, it explores the critical area of product application. The book significantly provides needed information for almost anyone, in any country, interested in fortifying food with iron and in treating iron deficiency anemia.

Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Author: Christoph Gasche
Publisher: Uni-Med
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2008
Genre: Anemia
ISBN: 9781848151246

Inflammatory bowel diseases are increasingly common and complex. Modern therapeutic strategies involve infusion therapy and the use anti-TNF or other biologicals as well as intravenous iron preparations. This book covers the pathophysiology and treatment of anemia in inflammatory bowel diseases and discusses controversial aspects specifically when it comes to iron therapy.

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis Ekbom Disease
Author: Mauro Manconi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2017-05-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1493967770

Due to the fact that Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease is usually a chronic condition, this book aims to provide physicians with the necessary tools for the long-term management of patients with RLS. The first part of the book addresses the various comorbidities and long-term consequences of RLS on life quality, sleep, cognitive, psychiatric and cardiovascular systems, while the second part focuses on the management of long-term treatment and the drug-induced complications in primary RLS and in special populations. Written by experts in the field, this practical resource offers a high-quality, long-term management of RLS for neurologists, sleep clinicians, pulmonologists and other healthcare professionals.

Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

Nutrition Guide for Clinicians
Author: Neal D. Barnard
Publisher: Pcrm
Total Pages: 745
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780966408171

Designed by medical professionals, this manual is a comprehensive, portable medical reference that covers nearly one hundred diseases and conditions, including risk factors, diagnoses, and typical treatments. Most importantly, it provides the latest evidence-based information on nutrition's role in prevention and treatment.