Nutrition: Essentials and Diet Therapy - Couverture souple

Shackleton, Alberta D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 072167707X ISBN 13 : 9780721677071

Editeur : W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The 8th Edition of this classic textbook-now in full colour-continues to help students apply the principles of nutrition to client care across the lifespan. Students receive a concise overview of basic nutrients without being overwhelmed with biochemistry. Also, the text gives students an overview of medical nutrition therapy for specific disorders and conditions. Features: * Discusses how disease management influences the family and how it impacts the life cycle. * Presents "Teaching Pearls", practical methods in patient education. * Features combined chapters on vitamins and minerals and on Macronutrients. * Covers the variations in diet of people from varying sociocultural and ethnic backgrounds. * Examines "Facts and Fallacies" which clarify common misconceptions about nutrition. * Uses questions to introduce the subject matter at the beginning of each section. * Review and Classroom Discussion Questions at end of every chapter. New to this edition: * Case studies and critical thinking questions at the end of every chapter for effective review and application of the subject matter. * Features expanded, up-to-date coverage of issues affecting diabetes mellitus; HIV and AIDS; eating disorders; dental health, and nutrition support. * Provides a more complete discussion of the insulin resistance syndrome and its impact on a variety of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, central obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, gout, and polycystic ovary syndrome. * Features new full-colour illustrations and colourized charts that enhance the content. * New information regarding research on the genetics of alcoholism and its impact on nutritional well-being.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy provides complete coverage of all of the content needed in an LPN/LVN curriculum. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, the latest DRI's, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. An LPN Threads Series title.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 072167707X
• ISBN 13: 9780721677071
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 635
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie