Review of Prescribed malnutrition
Posted: 05 Dec 2024, 10:24
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Prescribed malnutrition" by Diana Artene.]
In Prescribed Malnutrition by Diana Artene, the author explores the complex world of oncology nutrition, challenging common misconceptions that often cloud the discourse around dietary practices for cancer patients. The book addresses vital themes such as the impact of alcohol intake, smoking, and polypragmasia on health while examining dietary trends like veganism, the alkaline diet, intermittent fasting, and the ketogenic diet. Each chapter offers a critical analysis of these topics, inviting readers to reconsider their assumptions about nutrition in the context of cancer care. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Artene emphasizes the importance of personalized dietary approaches rather than adhering to restrictive norms that may not serve patients' best interests in navigating these challenging circumstances.
What I liked most about the book is how scientifically well-founded it is. About 1/3 of the book's pages are bibliographic sources and scientific studies. The author proves her points with scientific data and points out the flaws in some half-truths and trends of the "health industry." In addition, she also cites her own experiences. She addresses issues that include not only the appropriate diet for those who already have cancer but also the value of food in terms of cancer prevention. In this regard, the book is very complete.
I didn't find anything negative to mention. The book only has three grammatical errors and can be considered professionally edited. However, this work may have some problematic aspects that must be clarified for the average reader unfamiliar with literature on health, diet, etc. The author could have made some parts more straightforward; some concepts are scientifically complicated. Since I have been exercising for over 20 years and have read several books on healthy eating and physical activities, I can understand everything. Still, I sometimes had to stop to research some specific concepts.
Overall, Prescribed Malnutrition is a comprehensive, thought-provoking book that can potentially change the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and those who want to understand how to live healthier lives. The difficulty of some concepts highlighted in the last chapter is not a flaw. For everything covered, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Even though I have probably read more than 50 books on health/nutrition, I can say that the quality of this work is unmatched.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in oncology nutrition or wanting to understand how to improve their health. However, the book presents complex and advanced content and will not be helpful for beginners reading a book about health/nutrition for the first time.
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Prescribed malnutrition
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In Prescribed Malnutrition by Diana Artene, the author explores the complex world of oncology nutrition, challenging common misconceptions that often cloud the discourse around dietary practices for cancer patients. The book addresses vital themes such as the impact of alcohol intake, smoking, and polypragmasia on health while examining dietary trends like veganism, the alkaline diet, intermittent fasting, and the ketogenic diet. Each chapter offers a critical analysis of these topics, inviting readers to reconsider their assumptions about nutrition in the context of cancer care. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Artene emphasizes the importance of personalized dietary approaches rather than adhering to restrictive norms that may not serve patients' best interests in navigating these challenging circumstances.
What I liked most about the book is how scientifically well-founded it is. About 1/3 of the book's pages are bibliographic sources and scientific studies. The author proves her points with scientific data and points out the flaws in some half-truths and trends of the "health industry." In addition, she also cites her own experiences. She addresses issues that include not only the appropriate diet for those who already have cancer but also the value of food in terms of cancer prevention. In this regard, the book is very complete.
I didn't find anything negative to mention. The book only has three grammatical errors and can be considered professionally edited. However, this work may have some problematic aspects that must be clarified for the average reader unfamiliar with literature on health, diet, etc. The author could have made some parts more straightforward; some concepts are scientifically complicated. Since I have been exercising for over 20 years and have read several books on healthy eating and physical activities, I can understand everything. Still, I sometimes had to stop to research some specific concepts.
Overall, Prescribed Malnutrition is a comprehensive, thought-provoking book that can potentially change the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and those who want to understand how to live healthier lives. The difficulty of some concepts highlighted in the last chapter is not a flaw. For everything covered, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Even though I have probably read more than 50 books on health/nutrition, I can say that the quality of this work is unmatched.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in oncology nutrition or wanting to understand how to improve their health. However, the book presents complex and advanced content and will not be helpful for beginners reading a book about health/nutrition for the first time.
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Prescribed malnutrition
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon