Nutrition Essentials And Diet Therapy

Download or read book Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy - Revised Reprint - E-Book written by Eleanor Schlenker and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.