Encyclopedia of Diets - A Guide to Health and Nutrition

INTRODUCTION

TheGale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutritionis a one-stop source for diet and nutrition
information that covers popular and special diets,
nutrition basics, and nutrition-related health condi-
tions. It also particularly addresses health and nutrition
concerns across all age groups from infancy through
old age. This encyclopedia avoids medical jargon and
uses language that laypersons can understand, while
still providing thorough coverage of each topic. The
Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and
Nutritionis not meant to be an endorsement for any
one diet or lifestyle but rather it presents authoritative,
balanced information.

SCOPE

Approximately 275 full-length articles are included
inThe Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health
and Nutrition. Articles follow a standardized format
that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:

Special/Popular Diets

Definition

Origins

Description

Function

Benefits

Precautions

Risks

Research and general acceptance

Questions to ask your doctor

Resources

Key terms

Nutrition Basics

Definition

Purpose

Description

Precautions

Interactions

Aftercare

Complications

Parental concerns

Resources

Key terms

Health

Definition

Description

Demographics

Causes and symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Nutrition/Dietetic concerns

Therapy

Prognosis

Prevention

Resources

Key terms

INCLUSION CRITERIA

A preliminary list of diets and nutrition topics was

compiled from a wide variety of sources, including

professional medical guides and textbooks, as well as

consumer guides and encyclopedias. The advisory

board evaluated the topics and made suggestions for

inclusion. Final selection of topics to include was made

by the advisors in conjunction with Gale Group

editors.

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