Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Osteoarthritis is a medical condition caused due to cartilage degeneration and it results in the inflammation of the joints. It is a long-lasting disorder, which is characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints.

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