Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy - Brossura

Peckenpaugh, Nancy J.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1416026118 ISBN 13: 9781416026112

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co, 2006

Riassunto

Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy, 10th Edition provides an updated, concise, and practical approach to basic health care nutrition. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Content coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies.

Su questo libro

Contenuti

Section 1. The Art and Science of Nutrition In Health and Disease

1. The Art of Nutrition in a Family Context

2. Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats: The Energy Macronutrients of Balanced Meals

3. The Micronutrients of Balanced Meals: Vitamins, Minerals, Phytochemicals, and Water

4. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism in Health and Disease

Section 2. Chronic and Acute Illness

5. Insulin Resistance and The Metabolic Syndrome

6. Obesity and Healthy Weight Management

7. Cardiovascular Disease

8. Diabetes Mellitus

9. Renal Disease

10. Cancer: Nutrition Prevention and Treatment

Section 3. Lifespan and Wellness Concerns in Promoting Health and Managing Illness

11. Maternal and Infant Nutrition in Health and Disease

12. Growth and Development Issues in Promoting Good Health

13. Nutrition Over the Adult Lifespan

14. Public Health Issues in National and International Nutrition

15. The Nutrition Care Process in the Health Care Setting

Appendices

Appendix 1. Websites for Nutrition Information and Educational Material

Appendix 2. My Pyramid Worksheet

Appendix 3. The Exchange System

Appendix 4. Nutritive Values of Various Foods

Appendix 5. Nutritive Value of Selected Ethnic Foods

Appendix 6. Selected Fiber Content of Foods

Appendix 7. Body Mass Index

Appendix 8. Blood Pressure Percentiles

Appendix 9. DASH Eating Plan

Appendix 10. Growth Charts for Boys and Girls from Birth to 18 Years of Age

Appendix 11. Food Storage Guidelines for Protein Foods

Appendix 12. Child Care Meal Pattern

Appendix 13. Estimating Body Frame Size

Appendix 14. Metric Conversions and Equivalents

Glossary

Index

Product Description

Book by Peckenpaugh MSEd RD CDN CDE Nancy J

Su questa edizione

• Editore: W B Saunders Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1416026118
• ISBN 13: 9781416026112
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 680