Nutritional Care

Name: Nutritional Care
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ISBN: 9780721603728

ISBN-10: 0721603726

ISBN-13: 9780721603728

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: C Stegeman, Judi Ratliff Davis, Cynthia A. Stegeman

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The only nutritional guide designed specifically for dental hygienists, this practical text covers the basics of nutrition, then goes beyond to examine current, relevant topics specific to different life stages and states of health. Users will learn how to assess clients eating habits, and teach them how proper nutrition can improve both oral health and overall fitness. Case studies are used throughout to demonstrate how concepts can be applied to specific client situations. Key Terms and a true/false Test Your NQ pre-test begin each chapter. Learning Objectives explain what students should learn from each chapter. Vitamin and mineral information is organized logically, by oral effects…

Book details

List price: $57.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 560
Size: 7.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English




Orientation to Basic Nutrition



Overview of Healthy Eating Habits



The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption



Arbohydrate: The Efficient Fuel



Protein: the Cellular Foundation



Lipids: The Condensed Energy



Utilization of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance



Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures



Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures



Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures



Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands



Water and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands



Considerations of Clinical Nutrition



Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Females



Nutritional Requirements Through the Life Cycle and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health



Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health



Other Considerations Affecting Nutrient Intake



Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Oral Health



Nutritional Aspects of Oral Health



Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment



Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease



Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity



Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for the Dental Hygiene Client


Appendices



BMI Tables



Sources for Reliable Nutrition Information



Recommended Journals and Newsletters



Dietary Reference Intakes



Growth Charts


Glossary


Index