The late Higdon and Drake (Micronutrient Information Center, Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State U.) offer a resource for physicians, nutritionists, and other health professionals who need information on the role of micronutrients, from biotin to zinc, in promoting health and preventing disease. For each vitamin and mineral, they present current research on biological function, deficiency, recommended dietary allowance, the role in disease treatment, food and other sources, safety, and interactions with other micronutrients and drugs. All chapters have been revised to incorporate recent research in this edition, which includes the latest recommendations by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine and modified recommendations of the Linus Pauling Institute. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)