Nutrition Care of the Older Adult A Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care

Name: Nutrition Care of the Older Adult A Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care
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ISBN: 9780880913324

ISBN-10: 0880913320

ISBN-13: 9780880913324

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: Kathleen C. Niedert, Becky Dorner

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Completely revised with new chapters and sections covering everything the health-care provider needs to know when working with the older adult either at home or in nursing and long-term care facilities. Chapters cover factors affecting nutrition, nutrition and disease, nutritional assessment, dining challenges and regulatory compliance. This scientifically sound and practical resource for new and experienced nutrition professionals includes new forms, resources, the food guide pyramid for older adults and an index of tales.

Book details

List price: $65.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 323
Size: 8.25" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



Contributors


Foreword


Preface



Introduction to Nutrition in Older Adults



Nutrition in Older Adults: An Overview



Risk Factors Associated With Poor Nutritional Status



Housing Options



Community-Based Nutrition Services



Nutrition and Disease in Older Adults



Cardiovascular Disease



Diabetes



Hepatic/Liver Disease



Renal Disease



Gastrointestinal Problems



Nutritional Anemias



Neurological Diseases



Dementia



Taste and Smell



Oral Health



Cancer



Nutrition Assessment



Nutrition Assessment



Laboratory Assessment



Drug-Nutrient Interactions



Complementary and Alternative Medicine



Skin Integrity



Hydration



Involuntary Weight Loss



Dining Challenges



Rehabilitating the Eating-Disabled Client



Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support



Nutrition Care for Palliative Care Clients



Regulatory Compliance



Litigation and Liability Issues



Quality Management



Federal Regulations


Appendixes



Subjective Global Assessment Summary



Mini Nutritional Assessment



Nutrition Risk Assessment


Index