TY - BOOK AU - Garg,M. AU - Wood,L.G. TI - Nutrition and physical activity in inflammatory diseases T2 - CABI Books SN - 9781845939113 PY - 2013/// CY - Wallingford UK PB - CABI KW - vitamin B KW - bone diseases KW - stress KW - immunopathology KW - phytochemicals KW - microelements KW - carbohydrates KW - alcohol consumption KW - immunopathogenesis KW - ageing KW - primates KW - depression KW - vitamin D KW - vitamin B complex KW - lung diseases KW - dietary fat KW - fatness KW - source fat KW - inflammation KW - Homo KW - cardiovascular diseases KW - inflammatory bowel diseases KW - respiratory diseases KW - vitamin E KW - mammals KW - eye diseases KW - alcohol intake KW - aging KW - saccharides KW - vitamin C KW - vertebrates KW - exercise KW - eukaryotes KW - physical activity KW - Hominidae KW - asthma KW - nutrition KW - animals KW - human diseases KW - obesity KW - man KW - type 2 diabetes KW - Chordata KW - trace elements KW - chronic diseases KW - ascorbic acid N2 - Certain nutrients and physical activity can significantly alter immune function and inflammation. Targeted interventions may be an effective and inexpensive means to improve the inflammation and immune dysfunction associated with chronic diseases. This book defines the relevant underlying biological mechanisms and strengthens our understanding of how nutrients and physical activity impact inflammatory diseases. A useful reference for researchers and students of nutrition, physiology and sports science, it explores the unique aspects of inflammation induced by nutritional deficiencies or activity levels, and their interrelationship UR - https://cabi-prod.literatumonline.com/action/showBook?doi=10.1079%2F9781845939106.0000 ER -