Synopses & Reviews
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Ninth Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of nutrition and nutrition therapy for an introductory course. The early chapters focus on "normal" nutrition, including digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition. The later chapters cover "clinical" nutrition--the pathophysiology and nutrition therapy for a wide range of medical conditions. The text integrates practical information and valuable resources to help students apply nutrition knowledge and skills to their daily lives and the clinical setting. Features, such as case studies, "How To" boxes with real-world examples, and study cards, help students apply the material and build their conceptual understanding. Regardless of the students' background, the consistent level, approachable narrative, and careful explanations in UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION will engage students and enable them to be actively involved in the field of nutrition.
Synopsis
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Eighth Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of both "normal" nutrition, such as digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition, as well as "clinical" nutrition related to diseases, such as nutrition and gastrointestinal, liver, and cardiovascular diseases. The text also incorporates a number of learning tools designed to help you retain the information and apply your knowledge so you are better prepared to work in a clinical setting. Features include case studies, "How To" boxes with examples of problem-solving in real-world situations, and study questions that further conceptual understanding of the material. Regardless of your course background, the text is organized and written in a clear, easy-to-follow format that will get you actively involved in the field of nutrition.
About the Author
Sharon Rady Rolfes received her M.S. in nutrition and food science from Florida State University. She is a founding member of Nutrition and Health Associates, an information resource center that maintains a research database on over 1,000 nutrition-related topics. Her other publications include the college textbooks UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION and NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE. In addition to writing and research, she occasionally teaches at Florida State University and serves as a consultant for various educational projects. Her volunteer work includes serving on the board of Working Well, a community initiative dedicated to creating a healthy workforce. Kathryn Pinna received her M.S. and Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of California at Berkeley. She has taught nutrition, food science, and human biology courses in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years and currently teaches nutrition classes at City College of San Francisco. She has also worked as an outpatient dietitian, Internet consultant, and freelance writer. Her other publications include the textbooks Nutrition and Diet Therapy and Nutrition for Health and Health Care. She is a registered dietitian and member of the American Society for Nutrition and the American Dietetic Association. Ellie Whitney, Ph.D., received her B.A. in biology from Radcliffe College in 1960 and her Ph.D. in biology from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1970. Formerly on the faculty at Florida State University and a dietitian registered with the American Dietetic Association, she now devotes all her time to research, writing, and consulting in nutrition, health, and environmental issues. Her earlier publications include articles in SCIENCE, GENETICS, and other journals. Her textbooks include NUTRITION CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES; UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION; UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION; NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY; and NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE, all with Wadsworth. She also recently co-authored PRICELESS FLORIDA (Pineapple Press), a comprehensive text examining the ecosystems in her home state. Her additional interests include energy conservation, solar energy use, alternatively fueled vehicles, and ecosystem restoration.
Table of Contents
1. AN OVERVIEW OF NUTRITION. Highlight 1 Nutrition Information and Misinformation--On the Net and in the News. 2. PLANNING A HEALTHY DIET. Highlight 2 Vegetarian Diets. 3. DIGESTION, ABSORPTION, AND TRANSPORT. Highlight 3 Common Digestive Problems. 4. THE CARBOHYDRATES: SUGARS, STARCHES, AND FIBERS. Highlight 4 Carbs, kCalories, and Controversies. 5. THE LIPIDS: TRIGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, AND STEROLS. Highlight 5 High-Fat Foods--Friend or Foe? 6. PROTEIN: AMINO ACIDS. Highlight 6 Nutritional Genomics. 7. METABOLISM: TRANSFORMATIONS AND INTERACTIONS. Highlight 7 Alcohol and Nutrition. 8. ENERGY BALANCE AND BODY COMPOSITION. Highlight 8 Eating Disorders. 9. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY, AND UNDERWEIGHT. Highlight 9 The Latest and Greatest Weight-Loss Diet--Again. 10. THE WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS: B VITAMINS AND VITAMIN C. Highlight 10 Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. 11. THE FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS: A, D, E, AND K. Highlight 11 Antioxidant Nutrients in Disease Prevention. 12. WATER AND THE MAJOR MINERALS. Highlight 12 Osteoporosis and Calcium. 13. THE TRACE MINERALS. Highlight 13 Phytochemicals and Functional Foods. 14. LIFE CYCLE NUTRITION: PREGNANCY AND LACTATION. Highlight 14 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. 15. LIFE CYCLE NUTRITION: INFANCY, CHILDHOOD, AND ADOLESCENCE. Highlight 15 Childhood Obesity and the Early Development of Chronic Diseases. 16. LIFE CYCLE NUTRITION: ADULTHOOD AND THE LATER YEARS. Highlight 16 Hunger and Community Nutrition. 17. NUTRITION CARE AND ASSESSMENT. Highlight 17 Nutrition and Immunity. 18. NUTRITION INTERVENTION. Highlight 18 Foodborne Illness. 19. MEDICATIONS, HERBAL PRODUCTS, AND DIET-DRUG INTERACTIONS. Highlight 19 Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 20. ENTERAL NUTRITION SUPPORT. Highlight 20 Inborn Errors of Metabolism. 21. PARENTERAL NUTRITION SUPPORT. Highlight 21 Ethical Issues in Nutrition Care. 22. METABOLIC AND RESPIRATORY STRESS. Highlight 22 Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome. 23. UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS. Highlight 23 Dental Health and Chronic Illness. 24. LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS. Highlight 24 Probiotics and Intestinal Health. 25. LIVER DISEASE AND GALLSTONES. Highlight 25 Anemia in Illness. 26. DIABETES MELLITUS. Highlight 26 The Metabolic Syndrome. 27. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. Highlight 27 Feeding Disabilities. 28. RENAL DISEASES. Highlight 28 Dialysis. 29. CANCER AND HIV INFECTION. Highlight 29 Food Allergies. Appendix A: Cells, Hormones, and Nerves. Appendix B: Basic Chemistry Concepts. Appendix C: Biochemical Structures and Pathways. Appendix D: Measures of Protein Quality. Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment. Appendix F: Physical Activity and Energy Requirements. Appendix G: Exchange Lists for Diabetes. Appendix H: Table of Food Composition. Appendix I: WHO: Nutrition Recommendations; Canada: Choice System and Guidelines. Appendix J: Healthy People 2020. Appendix K: Enteral Formulas. Glossary. Index. Aid to Calculations. Study Cards.