Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments

Nutritional Needs in Cold and High-Altitude Environments
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 585
Release: 1996-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309054842

This book reviews the research pertaining to nutrient requirements for working in cold or in high-altitude environments and states recommendations regarding the application of this information to military operational rations. It addresses whether, aside from increased energy demands, cold or high-altitude environments elicit an increased demand or requirement for specific nutrients, and whether performance in cold or high-altitude environments can be enhanced by the provision of increased amounts of specific nutrients.

Stedman'sMedical Dictionary For The Health Professions and Nursing

Stedman'sMedical Dictionary For The Health Professions and Nursing
Author: Stedmans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2000
Release: 2005-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781762120

Get the best words in medicine in both print and PDA! One for your bookshelf and the other to go! Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Fifth Edition Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Fifth Edition, for PDA (CD-ROM).

Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing

Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing
Author: Stedman's Medical Dictionary Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2154
Release: 2005-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781792042

The fifth edition of this popular medical dictionary is thoroughly updated with more than 51,000 entries, featuring more of the medical terminology used in more than 30 of todays fastest growing health profession areas. Includes a bonus CD-ROM that contains all the features of the print edition.