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Normal and Clinical Nutrition

Normal and Clinical Nutrition

by SharonRadyRolfes (Author), KathrynPinna (Author), EllieWhitney (Author)

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NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, 9E, International 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 NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, 9E, International Edition will engage students and enable them to be actively involved in the field of nutrition.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 1184
 Edition: 9th Revised edition
 Publisher: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing
Published: 26 Aug 2011
ISBN 10: 1111427143
ISBN 13: 9781111427146

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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.
Author Bio
Sharon Rady Rolfes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founding member of Nutrition and Health Associates, an information resource center that manages a research database of more than 1,000 nutrition-related topics. Previously, Ms. Rolfes taught at Florida State University and coauthored several other college textbooks, including Understanding Nutrition. In addition to writing, Ms. Rolfes consults on educational projects, and volunteers on the board of Working Well, a community initiative dedicated to creating a healthy workforce. A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she received her MS in Nutrition and Food Science from Florida State University. Ellie Whitney has coauthored almost a dozen textbooks on nutrition, health, and related topics. Before retiring, Dr. Whitney taught at Florida State University and Florida A&M University, and spent three decades studying Florida and its ecology. Today, she devotes her time and passion to climate change issues and volunteers for the nonpartisan national nonprofit Citizens Climate Lobby. Dr. Whitney holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Biology from Radcliffe and Washington Universities. Ellie Whitney has coauthored almost a dozen textbooks on nutrition, health, and related topics. Before retiring, Dr. Whitney taught at Florida State University and Florida A&M University, and spent three decades studying Florida and its ecology. Today, she devotes her time and passion to climate change issues and volunteers for the nonpartisan national nonprofit Citizens Climate Lobby. Dr. Whitney holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Biology from Radcliffe and Washington Universities. Kathryn Pinna has taught nutrition, food science, and human biology courses in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 25 years. Formerly an outpatient Registered Dietitian, Dr. Pinna is a member of both the American Society for Nutrition and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her experience also includes work as an Internet consultant and freelance writer, which led to textbook publications such as Nutrition and Diet Therapy, and Nutrition for Health and Health Care. Dr. Pinna earned her MS and PhD in Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley.