A half-century perspective on world nutrition and the international nutrition agencies

Article Abstract:

Since 1944 various international organizations have worked to improve the nutrition levels of people throughout the world. Nutritional groups have worked to decrease infant mortality rates, reduce poverty levels worldwide, increase peoples' access to clean water, and educate persons about proper nutrition. Fifty years later nutritionists continue to try to disrupt the cycle of malnutrition and poverty. New ways of improving the nutrition of everyone are waiting to be discovered.

Management, International aspects, Public health, International agencies, International organizations

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Nutrition and Alzheimer's disease

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Alzheimer's disease may be treatable by a combination of various drugs, but nutrition support also plays a key role. Institutionalized Alzheimer's patients have been found to have insufficient levels of nutrients and protein. Although perceived as a disease of the aged, Alzheimer's actually has a complicated etiology, marked by genetic and environmental factors as well as by recurrent symptoms and predictable pathology.

Alzheimer's disease

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Nutrition and liver disease

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Liver disease patients often suffer from malnutrition. Patients should follow prescribed guidelines on energy intake, protein consumption, fluid restriction, and sodium restriction. Nutrition supplements should be taken as needed. Early assessment is important, since dietetic intervention may be necessary for patients with decompensated liver disease.

Evaluation, Liver diseases, Nutritional assessment

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