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Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care

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ISBN-10: 1455737658

ISBN-13: 9781455737659

Edition: 4th 2015

Authors: Cynthia A. Stegeman, Judi Ratliff Davis

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The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 3rd Edition, is specifically tailored to address relevant nutritional concerns for practicing hygienists and dental hygiene students. Authored by a team of leading dietitians and dental hygienists, the text provides you with a balanced and comprehensive view of the field. Besides offering basic nutritional advice relevant for dental hygienists, it also covers current nutritional concerns, such as high-protein diets and bottled water versus tap water, and fully incorporates the most recent MyPyramid recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The full-color text is packed with study aids such as Key Terms and Learning…    
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Book details

List price: $82.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 1/22/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 472
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.552
Language: English

Orientation To Basic Nutrition
Overview of Healthy Eating Habits
Basic Nutrition
Physiological Functions Of Nutrients
Basic Concepts Of Nutrition
Government Nutrition Concerns
Nutrient Recommendations: Dietary Reference Intakes (Dris)
Food Guidance Systems For Americans
Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Food Pyramid System
Other Food Guides
Nutrition Labeling
The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption
Physiology Of The Gastrointestinal Tract
Oral Cavity
Esophagus
Gastric Digestion
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Carbohydrate: The Efficient Fuel
Classification
Physiological Roles
Requirements
Sources
Hyper-States And Hypo-States
Sugar Substitutes
Protein: The Cellular Foundation
Amino Acids
Classification
Physiological Roles
Requirements
Sources
Underconsumption And Health-Related Problems
Overconsumption And Health-Related Problems
Lipids: The Condensed Energy
Classification
Chemical Structure
Characteristics Of Fatty Acids
Compound Lipids
Cholesterol
Physiological Roles
Dietary Fats And Dental Health
Dietary Requirements
Sources
Overconsumption And Health-Related Problems
Underconsumption And Health-Related Problems
Fat Replacers
Utilization of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance
Metabolism
The Role Of The Liver
The Role Of The Kidneys
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Alcohol Metabolism
Metabolic Interrelationships
Metabolic Energy
Basal Metabolic Rate (Bmr)
Total Energy Requirements
Energy Balance
Vitamins Required For Calcified Structures
Overview Of Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol, Carotene)
Vitamin D (Calciferol)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin K
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Minerals Essential For Calcified Structures
Bone Mineralization And Growth
Formation Of Teeth
Introduction To Minerals
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Fluoride
Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures
Copper
Selenium
Chromium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Ultratrace Elements
Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands
Physiology Of Soft Tissues
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Folate/Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Pantothenic Acid
Biotin
Other Vitamins
Water and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands
Water
Electrolytes
Sodium
Chloride
Potassium
Iron
Zinc
Iodine
Considerations Of Clinical Nutrition
Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Females
Health Pregnancy
Lactation
Oral Contraceptive Agents
Menopause
Nutritional Requirements During Growth and Development and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health
Infants
Dietary Recommendations And Guidelines For Growth (Children More Than 2 Years)
Toddler And Preschool Children
Children With Special Needs
School-Age Children (7 To 12 Years Old)
Adolescents
Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health
General Health Status
Physiological Factors Influencing Nutritional Needs And Status
Socioeconomic And Psychological Factors
Nutrient Requirements
Eating Patterns
Other Considerations Affecting Nutrient Intake
Food Patterns
Working With Patients With Different Food Patterns
Food Budgets
Maintaining Optimal Nutrition During Food Preparation
Food Fads And Misinformation
Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Oral Health
Effects Of Chronic Disease On Intake
The Anemias
Other Hematological Disorders
Gastrointestinal Problems
Cardiovascular Conditions
Skeletal System
Metabolic Problems
Neuromuscular Problems
Neoplasia
Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease
Mental Health Problems
Nutritional Aspects Of Oral Health
Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment
Prevalence
Major Factors In The Dental Caries Process
Dental Hygiene Plan
Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease
Physical Effects Of Food On Periodontal Health
Nutritional Considerations For Periodontal Patients
Gingivitis
Chronic Periodontitis
Necrotizing Periodontal Disease
Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity
Orthodontics
Xerostomia
Root Caries And Dentin Hypersensitivity
Dentition Status
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Loss Of Alveolar Bone
Glossitis
Temporomandibular Disorder
Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for the Dental Hygiene Patient
Evaluation Of The Patient
Assessment Of Nutritional Status
Identification Of Nutritional Status
Formation Of Nutrition Treatment Plan
Facilitative Communication Skills
Glossary
Growth Charts
Sources for Reliable Nutrition Information
Recommended Journals and Newsletters
Comparison of Popular Diets
Answers to Nutritional Quotient Questions