Analysis in nutrition research : principles of statistical methodology and interpretation of the results

__Analysis in Nutrition Research: Principles of Statistical Methodology and Interpretation of the Results__ describes, in a comprehensive manner, the methodologies of quantitative analysis of data originating specifically from nutrition studies. The book summarizes various study designs in nutrition research, research hypotheses, the proper management of dietary data, and analytical methodologies, with a specific focus on how to interpret the results of any given study. In addition, it provides a comprehensive overview of the methodologies used in study design and the management and analysis of collected data, paying particular attention to all of the available, modern methodologies and techniques. Users will find an overview of the recent challenges and debates in the field of nutrition research that will define major research hypotheses for research in the next ten years. Nutrition scientists, researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students will benefit from this thorough publication on the topic. * Provides a comprehensive presentation of the various study designs applied in nutrition research * Contains a parallel description of statistical methodologies used for each study design * Presents data management methodologies used specifically in nutrition research * Describes methodologies using both a theoretical and applied approach * Illustrates modern techniques in dietary pattern analysis * Summarizes current topics in the field of nutrition research that will define major research hypotheses for research in the next ten years Content: Design of observational nutrition studies / George Pounis -- Study design in experimental settings / Monica Dinu, George Pounis and Francesco Sofi -- Collection and management of dietary data / Pauline M. Emmett, Louise R. Jones, Kate Northstone, George Pounis, Caroline M. Taylor -- Dietary Pattern Analysis / Claudia Agnoli, George Pounis and Vittorio Krogh -- Statistical analysis of retrospective health and nutrition data / George Pounis -- Statistical analysis of prospective health and nutrition data / George Pounis -- Meta-analysis of nutrition studies / Emmanouil Bouras, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, George Pounis, Anna-Bettina Haidich -- Principles of research publication / Gregory S. Patience, George Pounis, Paul A. Patience, Daria C. Boffito -- Mediterranean diet: a health-protective dietary pattern for modern times / Dimitra Mastorakou, Mikael Rabaeus, Patricia Salen, George Pounis, Michel de Lorgeril -- Polyphenol-rich diets in cardiovascular disease prevention / Junichi Sakaki, Melissa Melough, Sang Gil Lee, George Pounis, Ock K. Chun -- Hydration and health / Adam D. Seal, Hyun-Gyu Suh, Lisa T. Jansen, LynnDee G. Summers, Stavros A. Kavouras -- Diet, healthy aging, and cognitive function / Krasimira Aleksandrova, George Pounis and Romina di Giuseppe -- Diet and bone health / Kate Maslin and Elaine Dennison -- Diet and lung health / Foteini Malli, Themis Koutsioukis, George Pounis, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis. "Analysis in Nutrition Research: Principles of Statistical Methodology and Interpretation of the Results describes, in a comprehensive manner, the methodologies of quantitative analysis of data originating specifically from nutrition studies. The book summarizes various study designs in nutrition research, research hypotheses, the proper management of dietary data, and analytical methodologies, with a specific focus on how to interpret the results of any given study. In addition, it provides a comprehensive overview of the methodologies used in study design and the management and analysis of collected data, paying particular attention to all of the available, modern methodologies and techniques. Users will find an overview of the recent challenges and debates in the field of nutrition research that will define major research hypotheses for research in the next ten years. Nutrition scientists, researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students will benefit from this thorough publication on the topic."-- Publisher's web site