BOOK ALONE: NUTRITION FOR THE OLDER ADULT 3E - Couverture souple

Bernstein, Melissa; Munoz, Nancy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1284163024 ISBN 13 : 9781284163025

Editeur : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Synopsis

This is a valuable resource for nutrition students and practitioners, and it cites important journal articles and guidelines. There are many books available on the topic of nutrition in the aging person. The others do not appear to provide as many colorful diagrams and easy-to-understand charts/tables. Taylor Durkin, University of Chicago Medical Center for Doody’s Review Service, Score 97, 5 Stars Updated to the latest data and expert information, the third edition of Nutrition for the Older Adult introduces students to the unique nutritional needs of this growing population. Designed for the undergraduate, the text begins by covering the basics, including the demographics of aging, physiology of aging, and vitamin and mineral requirements for older adults. It then delves into clinical considerations, including the nutritional implications of diseases and conditions common among older adult. Additional coverage includes: nutritional assessment, pharmacology, nutritional support, and much more. With new pedagogical features along with revamped end-of-chapter activities and questions, Nutrition for the Older Adult is an essential resource for students in the fields of nutrition, nursing, public health and gerontology. New Let's Discuss questions found in each chapter can be used for in-class dialogue or homework assignments Open-ended Discussion Questions and multiple-choice Study Questions are now included at the end of each chapter Preview Statements and Recap Statements can now be found at the beginning and end of each major heading to help students focus on the key material at hand A new boxed feature, Viewpoint, features professional perspectives related to working with older adults Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Nutrition for the Older Adult is the ideal text and resource for students in nutrition, nursing, public health, and gerontology programs. © 2020 | 568 pages

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, DipACLM, FACLM, FNAP, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She received her doctoral degree from the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston, MA. In her position as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (North Chicago, Illinois), she is innovative in creating and teaching engaging and challenging online nutrition courses. Her interests include nutrition for a healthy lifestyle, physical activity and holistic wellness. Dr. Bernstein is the coauthor of the Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Food and Nutrition for Older Adults: Promoting Health and Wellness. In addition to co-authoring Nutrition, Discovering Nutrition, Nutrition Across Life Stages, Nutrition for the Older Adult, and Nutrition Assessment, Clinical and Research Applications, she has contributed, authored, and reviewed textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal publications and participates on numerous advisory and review boards.

Dr. Munoz holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition from Rutgers State University of New Jersey, a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland, and a bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from Marymount College in New York.'She is a registered dietitian, a member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and past president of the New Jersey Dietetic Association.'She has authored and served as an expert reviewer for manuscripts for numerous professional publications'and is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition Evidence Analysis Library.'Currently, she is a lecturer for the University of Massachusetts Amherst Nutrition Department and the Assistant Chief, Food and Nutrition Services, for the Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1284163024
• ISBN 13: 9781284163025
• Reliure: Paperback
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 568
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible