ABSTRACT

Although primary advanced vitamin and mineral deficiencies are rare in the developed world, many common health conditions deplete nutritional status, including sub-optimal dietary intake, frequent alcohol consumption, changes in appetite due to aging, food allergies or sensitivities, special diets, and eating disorders. Covering topics as diverse a

chapter 1|12 pages

- Historical perspective

chapter 2|18 pages

- Addiction—food, alcohol, and caffeine

chapter 6|22 pages

- Intellect, cognition, and dementia

chapter 8|16 pages

- Schizophrenia

chapter 10|12 pages

- Quality of life, well-being, and stress

chapter 12|16 pages

- Conclusions and recommendations