Diet, Immunity and Inflammation.

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Author / Creator:Calder, P. C.
Imprint:Burlington : Elsevier Science, 2013.
Description:1 online resource (765 pages)
Language:English
Series:Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11215481
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Other authors / contributors:Yaqoob, P.
ISBN:9780857095749
0857095749
Digital file characteristics:text file
Notes:7.8 References.
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Summary:Although inflammation is one of the body's first responses to infection, overactive immune responses can cause chronic inflammatory diseases. Long-term low-grade inflammation has also been identified as a risk factor for other diseases. Diet, immunity and inflammation provides a comprehensive introduction to immunity and inflammation and the role that diet and nutrition play with regard to this key bodily response. Part one, an introductory section, discusses innate and adaptive immunity, mucosal immunity in a healthy gut and chronic inflammatory diseases and low grade inflammation. Cha.
Other form:Print version: Calder, P C. Diet, Immunity and Inflammation. Burlington : Elsevier Science, ©2013 9780857090379