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Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

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ISBN-10: 0323016359

ISBN-13: 9780323016353

Edition: 8th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Sue Rodwell Williams, Eleanor D. Schlenker

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Updated with accurate references, this text provides a condensed format perfect for use in nursing, dietetics and other allied health programs.
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List price: $61.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/18/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 784
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.092
Language: English

Introduction to Human Nutrition
Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and Human Health
Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
Nutrition Guides for Health Promotion
Personal Assessment of Food Patterns
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
The Human Body: Role of Nutrition
The Gastrointestinal Tract
Basic Principles of Digestion
Mouth and Esophagus: Preparation and Delivery
Stomach: Storage and Initial Digestion
Small Intestine: Major Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
Large Intestine: Final Absorption and Waste Elimination
Clinical Problems and Gastrointestinal Function
Metabolism
Carbohydrates
The Nature of Carbohydrates
Classification of Carbohydrates
Functions of Carbohydrates
Digestion-Absorption-Metabolism Summary
Lipids
Lipids in Nutrition and Health
The Physical and Chemical Nature of Lipids
Basic Lipids: Fatty Acids and Triglycerides
Digestion-Absorption-Metabolism Summary
Proteins
Physical and Chemical Nature of Proteins
The Nature of Amino Acids
The Building of Proteins
Functions of Protein
Digestion-Absorption-Metabolism Summary
Protein Requirements
Energy Balance and Weight Management
The Human Energy System
Total Energy Requirements
Body Composition: Fatness and Leanness
Health, Obesity, and Social Image
The Problem of Weight Management
The Health Model for Weight Management: A Positive Personal Approach
The Problem of Underweight
Vitamins
The Study of Vitamins: Essential Nutrients
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
B Vitamins
Thiamin
Riboflavin
Niacin
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Pantothenic Acid
Biotin
Folate
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Minerals
Minerals in Human Nutrition
Major Minerals
Calcium
Phosphorus
Sodium
Potassium
Other Major Minerals
Trace Elements: The Concept of Essentiality
Iron
Iodine
Other Essential Trace Elements
Probable Essential Trace Elements
Water-Electrolyte Balance
Community Nutrition: The Life Cycle
The Food Environment and Food Habits
The Development of Food Habits
Ethnic Diversity in American Food Patterns
Biotechnology and Food: Promise and Controversy
Food Safety
Changes in Personal Food Habits
Family Nutrition Counseling: Food Needs and Costs
Family Nutrition Counseling
The Teaching-Learning Process
The Ecology of Human Nutrition and Malnutrition
Family Economic Needs: Food Assistance Programs
Food Buying Guides
Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
Maternal Nutrition and the Outcome of Pregnancy
Positive Nutritional Demands of Pregnancy
General Dietary Problems
High-Risk Mothers and Infants
Complications of Pregnancy
Nutrition During Lactation
Nutrition for Growth and Development
Human Growth and Development
Nutritional Requirements for Growth
Stages of Growth and Development: Age Group Needs
Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years
Adulthood: Continuing Human Growth and Development
Adult Age Groups: Nutrient Needs for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
The Aging Process
Individuality in Nutritional Needs of Elderly Persons
Preventive Health and Clinical Needs
Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Stress
Modern Civilization, Chronic Disease, and Physical Activity
Energy Sources for Physical Activity
Diet and Exercise: Fluids and Nutrients
Nutrition and Athletic Performance
Building a Personal Exercise Program
Stress Management in Physical Fitness
Physiologic-Metabolic Response to Stress
Introduction to Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care
The Therapeutic Process
Nutrition Assessment and Analysis
Nutritional Intervention: Food Plan and Management
Evaluation: Quality Patient Care
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Drug-Nutrient Problems in Modern Medicine
Drug Effects on Food and Nutrients
Food and Nutrient Effects on Drugs
Nutrition-Pharmacy Team
Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Nutrition Assessment
Enteral Nutrition Versus Parenteral Nutrition
Enteral Feeding in Clinical Nutrition
Enteral Formulas
Enteral Nutrition Delivery Systems
Monitoring the Tube-Fed Patient
Parenteral Feeding in Clinical Nutrition
Parenteral Solutions
Parenteral Nutrition Delivery System
Home Nutrition Support
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive Process
Problems of the Mouth and Esophagus
Problems of the Stomach and Duodenum: Peptic Ulcer Disease
Small Intestine Diseases
Large Intestine Diseases
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Food Intolerances from Genetic-Metabolic Disease
Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Accessory Organs
Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs
Coronary Heart Disease: The Problem of Atherosclerosis
Essential Hypertension and Vascular Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Nature of Diabetes
General Management of Diabetes
Rationale for Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy
Implementing Medical Nutrition Therapy
Issues Related to Medical Therapy
Management of Diabetes Medical Nutrition Therapy
Diabetes Education Program
Renal Disease
Basic Kidney Function
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutrition Assessment of Patients With Kidney Disease
Altered Nutrient Requirements With Chronic Kidney Disease
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Kidney Stone Disease
Urinary Tract Infection
Resources
Nutritional Care of Surgery Patients
Nutritional Needs of General Surgery Patients
Nutritional Concerns for Patients Undergoing Alimentary Canal Surgery
Nutritional Needs During Metabolic Stress
Nutrition and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Evolution of HIV and AIDS Epidemic
Nature of the Disease Process
Medical Management
Nutrition and Cancer
The Process of Cancer Development
The Body's Defense System
Impact of Cancer on Nutrition
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Management of Selected Cancer-Related Symptoms
Nutrition and Cancer: The Final Analysis
Nutrition Therapy in Chronic Disabling Conditions and Rehabilitation
Nutrition Therapy and Rehabilitation
Principles of Nutrition Therapy
Musculoskeletal Disease
Neuromuscular Injury and Disease
Progressive Neurologic Disorders
Appendixes
Food Composition Table
Amino Acid Content of Foods, 100 g, Edible Portion
Fatty Acid Content of Common Vegetable Oils
Relative Ratios of Polyunsaturated Fat and Saturated Fat (P/S Ratio) in Representative Foods
Caffeine Content of Common Beverages and Drugs
Dietary Fiber in Selected Plant Foods
Sodium Content of Popular Condiments, Fats, and Oils
Salt-Free Seasoning Guide
CDC Growth Charts: United States
Assessment of Nutritional Status: Percentiles
Normal Constituents of Blood and Urine in Adults
Exchange Lists for Meal Planning
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000
Guidelines for Nutritional Assessment and Care of Cystic Fibrosis
Diets for Nutritional Management of Renal Calculi
Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables
Cultural Dietary Patterns
Activities Expenditure Table
Glossary