Nutrition & Diet Therapy
eBook - PDF

Nutrition & Diet Therapy

  1. 896 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Nutrition & Diet Therapy

About this book

Set nutritional goals with "Nutrition & Diet Therapy," 11th Edition! The core nutrition concepts and the latest clinical approaches in this book set you up for success, no matter your role in a client's nutritional care. Organized around nutrition recommendations instead of organ systems and diseases, this practical guide accelerates understanding by requiring you to apply concepts and skills as you learn them. From public policy and nutritional guidelines to menu planning for specific disease states, this go-to resource builds your confidence, so you're ready to help others make the best choices for their nutritional needs.

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Information

Publisher
Cengage Learning EMEA
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9780357973967
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. About the Authors
  3. Brief Contents
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Chapter 1: Overview of Nutrition and Health
  8. Chapter 2: Digestion and Absorption
  9. Chapter 3: Carbohydrates
  10. Chapter 4: Lipids
  11. Chapter 5: Protein
  12. Chapter 6: Vitamins
  13. Chapter 7: Water and the Minerals
  14. Chapter 8: Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition
  15. Chapter 9: Weight Management
  16. Chapter 10: Active Lifestyle and Nutrition
  17. Chapter 11: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation
  18. Chapter 12: Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
  19. Chapter 13: Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood
  20. Chapter 14: Illness and Nutrition Care
  21. Chapter 15: Medications, Diet-Medication Interactions, and Herbal Products and Supplements
  22. Chapter 16: Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  23. Chapter 17: Nutrition Therapy for Upper GI Disorders
  24. Chapter 18: Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
  25. Chapter 19: Nutrition Therapy for Malabsorption Disorders
  26. Chapter 20: Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases
  27. Chapter 21: Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
  28. Chapter 22: Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases
  29. Chapter 23: Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Diseases
  30. Chapter 24: Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress
  31. Chapter 25: Nutrition Therapy for Cancer and HIV Infection
  32. Appendix A: Conversion Tools
  33. Appendix B: 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  34. Appendix C: Choose Your Foods: Food Lists for Diabetes
  35. Appendix D: Physical Activity and Energy Requirements
  36. Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment: Supplemental Information
  37. Appendix F: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)
  38. Glossary
  39. Index

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