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Handbook on Health and Nutrition for those with Huntington's Disease
Edited by Dorothy Tortell Social Worker HD Association (Wellington )
The Huntington's Disease Association (Wellington)Inc is a voluntary organization
supporting those with HD, there families and there caregivers in the greater Wellington
region,the lower North Island as well as Nelson and Marlborough.
The association recognizes the special health and nutritional needs of
its members and strives to provide them with the best and latest advice and information.
This Handbook was compiled from published and unpublished imformation
which exists in New Zealand and overseas as well as the invaluable knowledge provided by
HD families.
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Handbook on health and Nutrition for those with Huntington’s Disease
Published by Huntington’s Disease Association (Wellington) Inc 1997
The Wellington Huntington’s Disease Association recognises the special health and nutritional needs of those with Huntington’s Disease and has therefore compiled this booklet with the latest advice and information on the subject.
The booklet (84 pages) includes information on nutritional requirements, food selection and preparation, swallowing difficulties, dental care, exercises and relaxation, food tips and recipes.
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Private Bag 7902
Wellington, New Zealand.