The updated "Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition," 13th Edition, presents the fundamentals of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy and practical applications to daily life and clinical settings. The authors introduce nutrients, their physiological impacts and nutritional guidelines for good health and disease prevention. Coverage of medical nutrition therapy includes information on nutritional assessment to pathophysiology and dietary changes for treating medical conditions, from GI conditions and malabsorption to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and HIV. The consistent, student-friendly narrative includes systematic How To discussions, clinical case studies, review questions and in-depth Highlight sections. The MindTap digital learning platform, with the Diet & Wellness Plus diet analysis software, enhances student understanding and performance in your nutrition course.