Nutrition in Neurologic Disorders A Practical Guide
This book offers focused and concise coverage of all issues relating to malnutrition in the field of neurology, and in particular addresses practical aspects of nutritional support from a neurology perspective. In addition to providing basic knowledge on
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Nutrition in Neurologic Disorders
A Practical Guide
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Nutrition in Neurologic Disorders
Ethem Murat Arsava Editor
Nutrition in Neurologic Disorders A Practical Guide
Editor Ethem Murat Arsava Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara Turkey
ISBN 978-3-319-53170-0 ISBN 978-3-319-53171-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53171-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017939690 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
There is a very close and multidimensional interplay between nutritional status and neurologic diseases. On one hand, nutritional problems can predispose to certain neurologic disorders. On the other hand, both acute and chronic neurological disorders have a significant impact on body metabolism. In addition, these patients comprise a high-risk group who can rapidly develop malnutrition secondary to their disabilities related to manifestations of the underlying disease, like swallowing problems or mobility issues. Malnutrition, unless prevented or efficiently treated, is a well-known factor that contributes to increased morbidity and mortality in patients with neurologic diseases. Despite its importance and high prevalence, neurologists are generally not motivated in implementing nutritional plans to their patients. One contributing factor in this regard is the scarcity of publications that primarily focus on the issue of nutritional management of neurological patients. In this publication, we aim to cover practical aspects of nutrition from a neurology perspective. The book starts with a concise review of macronutrient metabolism in the human body and fami
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