This book reviews the literature describing the maladaptations that occur in skeletal muscle in response to the most common lifestyle-associated chronic diseases: chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Contributors discuss the mechanisms behind these maladaptive skeletal muscle alterations and examine potential therapies, such as nutritional supplements and exercise, to halt or reverse the changes. Williams is affiliated with the University of Tasmania, Australia. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)