Contributions

  • Passwater, Richard A. - Contributor

Publication

1983 - Keats Pub., New Canaan, Conn, Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

66,500 words, Guess

Page Count

266 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • Goodreads4794418

Classifications

  • DDC616.99/40654
  • LCCRC271.D52 P37 1983

Alternate Titles

  • Cancer and its nutritional therapies.

Description

Abstract: An information text for the general public provides summaries of recent research findings linking certain nutrients with cancer prevention and treatment. Topics include what a healthy body can accomplish; pollutants and cancer; common sense ways of avoiding cancer; the importance of sound nutrition; food additives and health safety; known food hazards; the evidence and application of selenium and vitamins A, C, and E in preventing and treating cancer; the role of the B-complex vitamins and of minerals; the role of nutrient supplements; the Laetrile controversy; and personal strategies for cancer prevention and control. (wz).

Subjects

Topics

Series Statement

  • A Keats/Pivot original health book

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