Understanding Normal & Clinical Nutrition, Cengage International Edition
By Sharon Rady Rolfes, MS, RDN, Kathryn Pinna, Ellie Whitney, Kimberly Koness
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This updated 13th Edition of Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, Cengage International Edition presents the fundamentals of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy along with their practical applications to daily life and clinical settings. Starting with normal nutrition, the authors introduce nutrients and their physiological impacts, as well as nutritional guidelines for good health and disease prevention. Coverage of medical nutrition therapy includes the latest information on nutritional assessment to pathophysiology and dietary changes for treating a variety of medical conditions, from GI conditions and malabsorption to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and HIV. Known for a consistent and student-friendly narrative, the book continues to include systematic “How To” discussions, clinical case studies, review questions, and in-depth “Highlight” sections to help students master key topics. Access to the MindTap digital learning platform, with the Diet & Wellness Plus diet analysis software, is available to enhance student understanding and performance in your nutrition course.
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This updated 13th Edition of Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition, Cengage International Edition presents the fundamentals of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy along with their practical applications to daily life and clinical settings. Starting with normal nutrition, the authors introduce nutrients and their physiological impacts, as well as nutritional guidelines for good health and disease prevention. Coverage of medical nutrition therapy includes the latest information on nutritional assessment to pathophysiology and dietary changes for treating a variety of medical conditions, from GI conditions and malabsorption to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and HIV. Known for a consistent and student-friendly narrative, the book continues to include systematic “How To” discussions, clinical case studies, review questions, and in-depth “Highlight” sections to help students master key topics. Access to the MindTap digital learning platform, with the Diet & Wellness Plus diet analysis software, is available to enhance student understanding and performance in your nutrition course.
REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS: Chapter-opening "Nutrition in Your Life" or “Nutrition in the Clinical Setting” vignettes connect chapter content to students' lives or experiences during clinical care.
PRACTICE MEETS PROGRESS: Hands-on "How To" features provide step-by-step nutrition calculations or proven strategies to help readers make dietary changes, while “Try It” exercises create opportunities to practice lessons learned.
CASE BASED LEARNING: "Case Study" exercises prepare students for a career in nutrition by challenging them to practice their assessment skills, plan nutrition education, counseling, or support in a realistic clinical situation.
CLINICAL CONNECTIONS: "Clinical Portfolio" questions at the end of the clinical chapters use case studies to help students apply nutrition concepts to real life.
Table of contents
- 1. An Overview of Nutrition.
- 2. Planning a Healthy Diet.
- 3. Digestion, Absorption, and Transport.
- 4. The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers.
- 5. The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols.
- 6. Protein: Amino Acids.
- 7. Energy Metabolism.
- 8. Energy Balance and Body Composition.
- 9. Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight.
- 10. The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C.
- 11. The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K.
- 12. Water and the Major Minerals.
- 13. The Trace Minerals.
- 14. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation.
- 15. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence.
- 16. Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years.
- 17. Nutrition Care and Assessment.
- 18. Nutrition Intervention.
- 19. Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products.
- 20. Enteral Nutrition Support.
- 21. Parenteral Nutrition Support.
- 22. Metabolic and Respiratory Stress.
- 23. Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders.
- 24. Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders.
- 25. Liver Disease and Gallstones.
- 26. Diabetes Mellitus.
- 27. Cardiovascular Diseases.
- 28. Kidney Diseases.
- 29. Cancer and HIV Infection.
- 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: Supplemental Information.
- Appendix F: Estimated Energy Needs.
- Appendix G: Choose Your Foods: Food Lists for Diabetes and Weight Management.
- Appendix H: Aids to Calculation
- Appendix I: WHO: Nutrition Recommendations.
- Appendix J: Healthy People 2020.
- Appendix K: Enteral Formulas Glossary.
- Index.
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