Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy Pageburst Access Code

Schlenker, Eleanor D.; Roth, Sara Long

ISBN 10: 0323095062 ISBN 13: 9780323095068

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2010

Riassunto

• Case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, "real-life" scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications.
• Cultural Content boxes highlight the critical, yet often overlooked, role culture plays in nutrition - a role that is becoming more important as the population becomes more diverse.
• Feature boxes spotlight newsworthy issues related to the chapter topic, including:
• Diet-Medications Interactions - dietary warnings related to specific prescription drugs.
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) - information on the uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common herbs and supplements.
• Focus on Food Safety - important storage and preparation considerations for preventing food-borne illness.
• Health Promotion sections in each chapter emphasize the importance of health promotion and wellness as part of an effort to stress healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best "medicine."
• Websites of Interest at the end of every chapter lists reliable Internet resources for further study and exploration of various nutrition topics.
• Key terms are highlighted throughout the text with definitions on the same page for instant reference.
• Includes complimentary online access to Nutritrac 5.0, the latest version of Mosby's premier nutrition and exercise management program that features over 1,000 new foods and enhanced functionality.

• Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize the importance of using research to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Expanded health promotion coverage includes the World Health Organization's definition of "health," the concept of wellness, and patient education.
• An in-depth discussion of childhood obesity explores the impact and prevention of this major health concern.
• Additional information on metabolic syndrome examines its effects on the cardiovascular system.
• Coverage of nutrition support includes the use of adapted feeding tools to aid patients in various disease states.
• Perspective in Practice boxes offer quick access to practical applications of nutrition principles.
• Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes features the latest updates from the American Dietetic Association.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0323095062
• ISBN 13: 9780323095068
• Rilegatura: Printed Access Code