Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

by Williams & Schlenker

• ISBN13: 9780323016353
• ISBN10: 0323016359
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-12-19
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

This popular, well-respected text presents essential information on nutrition principles, nutrition throughout the life cycle, and an introduction to clinical nutrition. It is best known for its personal application approach and presentation of nutrition principles from basic science to application in practice. Updated with accurate, up-to-the-minute references, this eighth edition provides a condensed, comprehensive format perfect for use in nursing, dietetics, and other allied health programs. As an added value, each text contains the NUTRITRAC Nutrition Analysis CD-ROM (Version III). A logical development of content moves from the underlying concepts of nutrition to applications in clinical practice. A personal applied approach to nutrition needs and problems is reflected in the writing style and the practical applications included in each chapter. A preview and basic outline at the beginning of each chapter establish a focus for the reader. Practical Application boxes provide information and examples of real-life use of the chapter material. To Probe Further boxes extend the discussion of chapter content to issues of interest to readers. Definition boxes found throughout each chapter define key terms and are placed near relevant text discussion to ensure comprehension. Case Study boxes are included in most chapters to promote discussion and analysis of real-life situations. To Sum Up sections summarize and condense important chapter content for review. Questions for Review offer opportunities for readers to check their understanding of the chapter content. Further Reading, presented at the end of each chapter, offers suggestions for follow-up reading. Issues and Answers end each chapter with an in-depth examination of a relevant issue, question, or controversy. Extensive appendixes provide a variety of reference tools, including the new CDC growth charts, cultural dietary patterns, Exchange Lists for Meal Planning, assessment of nutritional status percentiles, dietary fiber in selected plant foods, caffeine content of common beverages and drugs, fatty acid content of common vegetable oils, and other nutrition-related information. The latest CDC growth charts are provided in the appendixes. The chapters on diabetes mellitus, HIV/AIDS, cancer, renal disease, and enteral and parenteral nutrition have been thoroughly updated. The latest Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are incorporated. A new coauthor and eight new contributors inject a fresh approach and clinically-relevant updates. Web sites of interest are supplied in several chapters throughout the text, providing further resources for readers to explore.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction to Human Nutrition
Nutrition and Health	3	(20)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism	23	(24)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Carbohydrates	47	(20)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Lipids	67	(16)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Proteins	83	(20)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Energy Balance and Weight Management	103	(32)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Vitamins	135	(40)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Minerals	175	(44)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Part 2 Community Nutrition: The Life Cycle
The Food Environment and Food Habits	219	(30)
Sue Rodwell Williams
Family Nutrition Counseling: Food Needs and Costs	249	(20)
Sue Rodwell Williams
Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation	269	(24)
Sue Rodwell Williams
Nutrition for Growth and Development	293	(28)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years	321	(24)
Eleanor D. Schlenker
Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Stress	345	(28)
Sue Rodwell Williams
Part 3 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care	373	(18)
Sue Rodwell Williams
Drug-Nutrient Interactions	391	(16)
Sara Long Anderson
Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition	407	(28)
M. Patricia Fuhrman
Gastrointestinal Diseases	435	(34)
Georgia Clark-Albert
Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs	469	(24)
Sara Long Anderson
Diabetes Mellitus	493	(26)
Sara Long Anderson
Renal Disease	519	(30)
D. Jordi Goldstein-Fuchs
Nutritional Care of Surgery Patients	549	(22)
Gail A. Cresci
Nutrition and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)	571	(20)
Deborah A. Cohen
Nutrition and Cancer	591	(24)
Susan Emery
Nutrition Therapy in Chronic Disabling Conditions and Rehabilitation	615	(222)
Marcia Silkroski
Appendixes
A Food Composition Table	646	(122)
B Amino Acid Content of Foods, 100 g, Edible Portion	768	(10)
C Fatty Acid Content of Common Vegetable Oils	778	(1)
D Relative Ratios of Polyunsaturated Fat and Saturated Fat (P/S Ratio) in Representative Foods	779	(1)
E Caffeine Content of Common Beverages and Drugs	780	(1)
F Dietary Fiber in Selected Plant Foods	781	(2)
G Sodium Content of Popular Condiments, Fats, and Oils	783	(1)
H Salt-Free Seasoning Guide	784	(1)
I CDC Growth Charts: United States	785	(17)
J Assessment of Nutritional Status: Percentiles	802	(3)
K Normal Constituents of Blood and Urine in Adults	805	(2)
L Exchange Lists for Meal Planning	807	(7)
M Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000	814	(3)
N Guidelines for Nutritional Assessment and Care of Cystic Fibrosis	817	(2)
O Diets for Nutritional Management of Renal Calculi	819	(6)
P Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables	825	(2)
Q Cultural Dietary Patterns	827	(5)
R Activities Expenditure Table	832	(5)
Glossary	837