Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders

Provides information on the latest worldwide developments in the prevention and management of malnutrition.

Climb provides advice, information and support to families and professionals affected by metabolic diseases. Also funds research.

A self-help, family-support charity for those with inborn errors of metabolism or metabolic disorders partially controlled by medically prescribed diet.

Review of this issue, written by an independent researcher, Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD.

Article describing how the body burns fat for fuel when carbohydrate isn't available.

Factsheet on this disorder of fatty acid oxidation, its description, pathogenesis, presentation, other features, differential diagnosis, investigations, management, complications and prognosis.

Natalie's Wish is a non-profit organization. Their mission is to fund research to find better medications and ultimately a cure for this condition.

Includes information on many aspects of the syndrome and its connections to other disorders.

Factsheet on this metabolic disorder, its classification, epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, complications, management, prognosis and prevention.

The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease is a parent and patient oriented support group.

A brief history of these twins, born in 1974, and later diagnosed with alpha mannosidosis.

Aims to improve the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of maroteaux-lamy syndrome, and to provide resources that can help improve the lives of those affected by this disease. Sections for patients and caregivers and for the healthcare professional.

Provides information on this condition which is caused by the body being unable to break down phenylalanine, its identification and treatment.

Information and links about Porph. Includes registration form for an email list.

From Yahoo Groups. E-mail list for people with Porphyria. Friends, families and care givers are welcome.

Article describes this disorder and covers FAQs.

Collected news, analysis and commentary on obesity, along with blogs, data, and related topics.

Ever since the 19th century, nutritionists and the general public have accepted the "calorie" as the unit of choice for describing the energy content of food. Yet some scientists still debate whether all food calories are the same.

Crowdsourced encyclopedia article describes the possible causes and effects of obesity.

Explains what the disorder is, the causes, symptoms, signs, lab results, diagnosis and x-ray results.

Detailed notes on epidemiology, clinical description, etiology, phenotype-genotype correlations, environmental factors, differential diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and references from the Journal of Rare Diseases.

Explains why teenagers are at risk, signs and symptoms, and why ascorbic acid is important. Includes pictures, history of the disease, and quotes from teens.

Offers definition, sources, symptoms, and home treatment.

Clinical nutritionist offers information on the importance of this mineral, conditions associated with deficiency or excess loss, and substances and conditions that cause loss. Includes what supplements to take, and how to calculate daily requirement.

Wikipedia article explains what this condition is, symptoms, causes, and predisposing conditions.

Wikipedia article discusses symptoms, signs, causes, and treatment.

Thomas Mailhot, MD explains why phosphate is essential, physical symptoms, causes, common lab studies, treatment, medication, and follow-up care.

Illustrated article offers alternative names, incidence and risk factors, signs and tests, treatment, and prognosis.