Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies -  Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Alzheimer’s disease is the type of dementia which is characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. This disease affects the brain and its risk factors increase with age. It is caused by genetic or some other risk factors.

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