Author | : Institute of Medicine |
File Size | : 40,6 Mb |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 01 July 2011 |
ISBN | : 9780309210089 |
Pages | : 444 pages |
Nutrition and Traumatic Brain Injury by Institute of Medicine Book PDF Summary
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for up to one-third of combat-related injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to some estimates. TBI is also a major problem among civilians, especially those who engage in certain sports. At the request of the Department of Defense, the IOM examined the potential role of nutrition in the treatment of and resilience against TBI.