Book Description
Abstract: Information on normal nutrition as well as basic principles for the use of therapeutic nutrition in health care and presented in a text for students of nursing and other health occupations. The relationship of normal nutrient requirements and therapeutic diets is examined; the importance of nutrition to health is emphasized throughout. The first section of the text discusses factors influencing food habits, nutrition assessment, and common nutrition problems of Americans; standard hospital diets are described. The second section considers needs for energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water, both in normal and therapeutic situations. The final section explores healthy food patterns, common health problems in which diet is a contributing factor, and concepts for the teaching of nutrition to clients. Appendices include a sample dietary recall questionnaire, desirable weight tables, food exchange lists, food composition tables, and Recommended Dietary Allowances.