Malnutrition

by Don Nardo

Overview

About 3 million young lives are lost each year globally due to malnutrition. This tragic statistic doesn't overshadow the fact that this condition doesn't have to even exist. Author Don Nardo explains what malnutrition is and its causes. Symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention are explained. Readers will learn about intentional malnutrition, such as eating disorders. They will learn about the world hunger crisis and possible solutions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590186770
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	05/12/2007
Series:	Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Malnutrition "Aimed at students and general readers, this text provides a clear explanation of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of malnutrition."—SciTech Book News, September 2007

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