Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, now in its 11 th edition, continues to provide a sound learning resource and a handy manual in basic nutrition for support personnel in health care. Throughout its previous ten editions, it has filled a practical need amongst allied health students and professionals for a realistic and easily comprehended reference. It continues to maintain a person-centred approach to nutritional study and client/centred practice. CARACTERISTICAS: Begins each chapter with two key features: Key Concepts and a brief chapter overview Includes definition boxes throughout the text, anda glossary at the end of the text Includes case studies in numerous Clinical Applications boxes Diet therapy guides, presented in a box or table format within the clinical chapters, provide practical help in client/patient care and education Presents the latest developments in nutrition Outlines the basic fundamentals in a clear, concise and easy-to-understand format Includes new content in the Weight Management chapter on the topics of obesity and genetics, and use f diet drugs Provides, in appendix form, nutrient information on an extensive list of foods, from the current edition of Mosby's NutriTrac Nutrition Analysis CD-ROM Includes a new appendix that presents cultural dietary patterns of different ethnic groups, allowing health care workers to focus on the specific populations with whom they work The latest food guide information and food eexchange lists Expanded coverage of eating disorders.
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05199-6
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 554
- Fecha Publicación: 09/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés