Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Name: Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy
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ISBN: 9780323068604

ISBN-10: 032306860X

ISBN-13: 9780323068604

Edition: 10th 2011

Authors: Eleanor Schlenker, Sara Long Roth

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Case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, "real-life" scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications. Cultural Content boxes highlight the critical, yet often overlooked, role culture plays in nutrition - a role that is becoming more important as the population becomes more diverse. Feature boxes spotlight newsworthy issues related to the chapter topic, including: Diet-Medications Interactions - dietary warnings related to specific prescription drugs. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) - information on the uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common herbs and supplements. Focus on Food Safety - important storage and preparation…

Book details

List price: $87.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 11/17/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 656
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.882
Language: English




Introduction to Human Nutrition



Nutrition and Health



Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism



Carbohydrates



Lipids



Proteins



Vitamins



Minerals



Energy Balance



Community Nutrition & The Life Cycle



The Food Environment and Food Habits



Family Nutrition Counseling: Food Needs and Costs



Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation



Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development



Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years



Nutrition and Physical Fitness



The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance



Introduction to Clinical Nutrition



Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care



Metabolic Stress



Drug-Nutrient Interactions



Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition



Gastrointestinal Diseases



Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs



Diabetes Mellitus



Renal Disease



Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)



Cancer


Appendixes



Body Mass Index: Obesity Values



Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes



Food Sources of Oxalates



Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables



Cultural Dietary Patterns and Religious Dietary Practices



Federal Food Assistance Programs