This new resource thoroughly examines the role of nutrition in the management and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Topics include: risk factor and nutrition assessment, lifestyle counseling strategies for behavior change, antioxidants and dietary supplements, preventing cardiovascular complications in diabetes, popular diets in the management of obesity and an examination of special populations, including women, children and multicultural groups. The organization of the reference is excellent and the language and graphics are easy to follow.

Jo Ann S. Carson, PhD, RD
Department of Clinical Nutrition and
Center for Human Nutrition
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Frances M. Burke, MS, RD
Nutrition Education and Prevention Program
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Preventive Cardiology Program
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA

Lisa A. Hark, PhD, RD
Nutrition Education and Prevention Program
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA