Clinical Nutrition Basics for Medical Students
Author : Amanda Velazquez
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 34,43 MB
Release : 2014-04-07
Category :
ISBN : 9780615908670
Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition
Author : Andrea J. Fascetti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 37,92 MB
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470961481
Book Description
Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition provides current, clinically relevant nutritional advice intended for use in daily canine and feline practice. Highly practical, the book emphasizes solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations and extensive references for further reading. Written by a group of leading veterinary nutritionists, Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is a valuable resource on the principles of animal nutrition and feeding practices in healthy or diseased dogs and cats. The book begins with an overview of basic nutrition, energy requirements, and the basics of product guides, pet foods, home-prepared diets and dietary supplements. Subsequent chapters delve into feeding the healthy dog and cat, nutrition for weight management, and nutritional principles for a variety of diseases, with the final chapters covering enteral and parenteral nutrition. Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is a daily reference for veterinary practitioners, students, and residents seeking authoritative information on feeding animals.
Clinical Nutrition in Practice
Author : Nikolaos Katsilambros
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 36,92 MB
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1444347772
Book Description
An easy-to-use book with questions on clinical nutrition clearly posed and answers based on real-life studies, this is a ready reference for the busy healthcare professional. Clinical Nutrition in Practice opens with introductory chapters on the basis of healthy nutrition, malnutrition and nutritional assessment. These are followed by chapters addressing the nutritional needs of patients with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid and neurologic disorders, as well as diseases of various organ systems, such as the GI tract, renal and pulmonary systems. Special attention is given to describing nutrition in cancer patients and those with HIV/AIDS and the book concludes with a discussion of enteral and parenteral nutrition. Nutritionists, dietitians and other health professionals working with patients with impaired nutrition or special nutritional requirements, such as diabetologists, endocrinologists (especially those treating obesity), cardiologists and oncologists will find this a refreshing approach to an important subject. Nurses, medical students and those working in the food industry will also find this a handy guide. Easy-to-follow style with questions clearly posed and answers based on real-life case studies Outlines the basics of healthy nutrition, malnutrition and nutritional assessment Detailed consideration of the nutritional needs of patients with a variety of chronic diseases, e.g. cardiovascular or rheumatoid disorders, cancer and HIV/AIDS Uses an interesting contemporary approach that health professionals will find a refreshing change
Basics of Clinical Nutrition
Author : YK Joshi
Publisher : Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 30,28 MB
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788184482133
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to provide a workable knowledge of nutrition support and emphasize its importance in patient care. Covers most of the practical aspects of need and provision of nutritional support and also nutritional therapy in some of the common systemic diseases, where nutrition support is of importance in reducing mortality and morbidity leading to early recovery. Four new chapters viz. Nutritional Assessment in Clinical Practice, Immunonutrition, Antioxidants and Probiotics have been added in this edition. The chapters have been written by a distinguished group of physicians, surgeons and dieticians who are actively practicing the nutrition support and also involved in research in this field.
Nutritrac
Author : Mosby Publishing Staff
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 2001-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323018036
Book Description
NUTRITRAC Nutrition Analysis CD-ROM is the innovative, modern, and easy way to perform complete nutritional analyses for clients and patients. The program calculates energy expenditure based on activity level and caloric intake, providing helpful nutrient reports, calorie and fat content charts, DRI/RNI graphs, and much more! The third edition includes a database of over 3,000 foods and 18 different food categories, with an activity database containing more than 150 various daily/common, sporting, recreational and occupational activities. (Includes FREE online bianual nutrition newsletter atwww.Harcourt.com/NUTRITRAC/)
Dietitian's Handbook of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Author : Annalynn Skipper
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0763742902
Book Description
This thoroughly revised and updated Third Edition of a bestselling handbook provides comprehensive coverage of systems approaches to medical nutrition therapy. Designed for graduate nutrition students, dietetic interns, and practicing dietitians, this authoritative handbook provides a solid foundation in and reference to the nutrition support field. Expert contributors present a practical approach to the delivery of parenteral and enteral nutrition. It covers all of the basics—nutritional assessment, nutrition management, monitoring and complications, and formulas, as well as new topics— wound healing, trauma, and critically ill obese patients. This is the first textbook to fully integrate the Nutrition Care Process into enteral and parenteral nutrition content as specified in the 2008 Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education Standard II. The Nutrition Care Process content is updated to reflect changes from the 2011 edition of the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology.
Canine and Feline Nutrition
Author : Linda P. Case
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 37,69 MB
Release : 2010-05-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323071473
Book Description
How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food and proper feeding guidelines. Pet nutrition experts Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM, provide complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives. - Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information. - Key points summarize essential information at a glance. - A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths. - New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management. - Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners' questions on these topics. - Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research. - Information regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. - Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.
Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Author : D. C. Church
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Book Description
Nutrient metabolism; Applied animal nutrition.
Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging
Author : Connie Watkins Bales
Publisher : Springer
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 22,43 MB
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1493919296
Book Description
This is the new and fully revised third edition of the well-received text that is the benchmark book in the field of nutrition and aging. The editors (specialists in geriatric nutrition, medical sociology, and clinical nutrition, respectively) and contributors (a panel of recognized academic nutritionists, geriatricians, clinicians, and other scientists) have added a number of new chapters and have thoroughly updated the widely acclaimed second edition. This third edition provides fresh perspectives and the latest scientific and clinical developments on the interaction of nutrition with age-associated disease and provides practical, evidence-based options to enhance this at-risk population’s potential for optimal health and disease prevention. Chapters on a wide range of topics, such as the role of nutrition in physical and cognitive function, and coverage of an array of clinical conditions (obesity, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, kidney disease, osteoporosis), compliment chapters on food insecurity, anti-aging and nutritional supplements, making this third edition uniquely different from previous editions. Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging, Third Edition, is a practical and comprehensive resource and an invaluable guide to nutritionists, physicians, nurses, social workers and others who provide health care for the ever-increasing aging population.
Introduction to Human Nutrition
Author : Michael J. Gibney
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 49,66 MB
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118684702
Book Description
In this Second Edition of the introductory text in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Introduction to Human Nutrition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. Groundbreaking in their scope and approach, the titles in the series: Provide students with the required scientific basics of nutrition in the context of a systems and health approach Enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition, to apply these throughout their training, and to foster critical thinking at all times. Throughout, key areas of knowledge are identified Are fully peer reviewed, to ensure completeness and clarity of content, as well as to ensure that each book takes a global perspective Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchase for undergraduate and postgraduate students of nutrition/nutrition and dietetics degrees, and also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component, such as food science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing. Professionals in nutrition, dietetics, food science, medicine, health sciences and many related areas will also find much of great value within this book.
