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Krause's Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy

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Publisher Comments:

This new edition of the premier clinical nutrition text provides the theoretical knowledge and clinical information readers need to understand basic nutrition, assess clients of varying ages and illnesses, plan dietary support that meets their unique needs, and promote good health and fitness. Contributions from nationally recognized nutrition authorities ensure that the information is comprehensive and state of the art.

Synopsis:

A textbook on dietetics and nutrition. It consists of five sections: nutrition basics; nutrition in the life cycle; nutrition care; nutrition for health and fitness; and medical nutrition therapy. Written by more than 40 experts in nutrition care, this edition has been updated.

Table of Contents

Digestion, absorption, transport, and excretion of nutrients — Energy — Macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids — Vitamins — Minerals — Water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance — Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation — Nutrition in infancy — Nutrition for the low-birth-weight infant — Nutrition in childhood — Nutrition in adolescence — Nutrition in the adult years — Nutrition in aging — Nutrition in the community — Guidelines for dietary planning — Dietary and clinical assessment — Laboratory data in nutrition assessment — Interactions between drugs and nutrients.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780721679044
Other:
Mahan, L. Kathleen
Author:
Escott-Stump, Sylvia
Publisher:
W.B. Saunders Company
Location:
Philadelphia, Pa. :
Subject:
Nutrition
Subject:
Food
Subject:
Diet Therapy
Subject:
Nursing - Nutrition
Edition Number:
10
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Publication Date:
October 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
1194
Dimensions:
11.28x8.62x2.03 in. 6.63 lbs.
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