Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy - E-Book

by Staci Nix McIntosh MS, RD, CD

Overview

• NEW! Completely updated content incorporate the recently released 2015 dietary guidelines, Healthy People objectives, nutrition labels, common weight-loss diets, FDA/CDC statistics/warnings regarding trans fatty acids, disordered eating, and more.
• NEW! New chapter review questions reflect the latest NCLEX Exam format. Answers to these questions will appear in the appendix.
• NEW! Rewritten chapters on clinical nutrition take a more application-based approach and feature clarified explanations, enhanced readability, a focus on the most relevant and practical information, and new topics such as energy expenditure calculations, water balance, cirrhosis complications, diet plans for diabetes, and more.
• NEW! Updated Nutrition and Physical Fitness chapter written by sport dietitian Kary Woodruff reflects the latest research in the field, including new questionnaires used for exercise readiness, current recommendations for energy needs, and nutritional considerations for athletic performance.
• NEW! Updated Weight Management chapter written by certified adult weight management dietitian Theresa Dvorak reflects the latest research in the field, including the role of genetics, disordered eating, treatments for obesity, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323377898
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	528
File size:	29 MB
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Table of Contents

PART 1: Introduction to Basic Principles of Nutrition Science
1. Food, Nutrition, and Health
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Proteins
5. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
6. Energy Balance
7. Vitamins
8. Minerals
9. Water Balance
PART 2: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
10. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
11. Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
12. Nutrition for Adults: The Early, Middle, and Later Years
PART 3: Community Nutrition and Health Care
13. Community Food Supply and Health
14. Food Habits and Cultural Patterns
15. Weight Management
16. Nutrition and Physical Fitness
PART 4: Clinical Nutrition
17. Nutritional Care
18. Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems
19. Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension
20. Diabetes Mellitus
21. Kidney Disease
22. Surgery and Nutritional Support
23. Nutritional Support in Cancer and AIDS
Appendixes
Glossary

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE (University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This is a welcome update of a complete introductory overview of nutrition and its application to the human body. The previous edition was published in 2005.
Purpose: The purpose is to explain basic nutrition principles and their application in an easy-to-understand method. The book does just that and makes it very easy for beginners to understand all the topics quite well.
Audience: The book is intended primarily as an introduction for vocational and associate degree nursing students and dietary aides, and it is perfect for these groups. However, it also is an excellent introduction for any individual interested in nutrition.
Features: The four parts include an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition science, nutrition through the life cycle, community nutrition, and clinical nutrition. Each chapter contains key concepts, basic definitions, cultural considerations, and a summary as well as critical thinking questions and chapter challenge questions. Many text boxes contain more information about selected topics, such as key sources of each vitamin and mineral. The chapters are visually appealing and easy to navigate. The appendixes are very helpful, including key nutrient sources, as well as the Exchange Lists for Diabetes Meal Planning and the Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. The book comes with a CD-ROM of Nutritrac Version IV, a program to calculate food intake and energy expenditure. Finally, there is a free Internet resource that students can use that includes additional case studies and questions to gain further insight into each topic.
Assessment: This is an excellent introductory textbook for healthcare professionals and others interested in nutrition and this edition is a much-needed update.

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