Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy

by Peckenpaugh, Nancy J.

• ISBN13: 9781416026112
• ISBN10: 1416026118
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy, 10th Edition provides an updated, concise, and practical approach to basic health care nutrition. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Content coverage includes the latest developments in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. "Facts and Fallacies" boxes identify common myths about nutrition and present the facts to help students better understand the subject matter. Teaching Pearls give counseling tips for applications of nutrition concepts. Critical Thinking Case Studies help students apply concepts to clinical practice. Chapter Challenge Questions and Classroom Activities at the end of each chapter present students with opportunity to review and discuss content. Includes the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPyramid Food Guidance System and provides the most current standards in nutrition. Features expanded content on diabetes and renal disease to address the significant growth in the number of individuals being diagnosed with these problems. Additional coverage on the controversial low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diets keeps students aware of dieting trends and their impact on overall health. With disease prevention and health being an important focus of this text, this edition includes updates on cancer prevention, an increased focus on the prevention of childhood obesity, and an increased focus on food safety. Cultural Boxes in each chapter promote cultural awareness in nutrition.

Table of Contents

The Art and Science of Nutrition in Health and Disease
The Art of Nutrition in a Family Context	p. 3
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats: The Energy Macronutrients of Balanced Meals	p. 37
The Micronutrients of Balanced Meals: Vitamins, Minerals, Phytochemicals, and Water	p. 61
Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism in Health and Disease	p. 111
Chronic and Acute Illness
Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome	p. 151
Obesity and Healthy Weight Management	p. 168
Cardiovascular Disease	p. 201
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 230
Renal Disease	p. 270
Cancer: Nutrition Prevention and Treatment	p. 290
Life Span and Wellness Concerns in Promoting Health and Managing Illness
Maternal and Infant Nutrition in Health and Disease	p. 315
Growth and Development Issues in Promoting Good Health	p. 358
Nutrition over the Adult Life Span	p. 405
Public Health Issues in National and International Nutrition	p. 437
The Nutrition Care Process in the Health Care Setting	p. 466
Appendices
Websites for Nutrition Information and Educational Material	p. 513
MyPyramid Worksheet	p. 517
The Exchange Lists for Weight Management	p. 519
Nutritive Values of Various Foods	p. 531
Nutritive Value of Selected Ethnic Foods	p. 592
Fiber Content of Selected Foods	p. 610
Body Mass Index	p. 613
Blood Pressure Tables for Children and Adolescents	p. 615
The DASH Eating Plan	p. 620
Growth Charts for Boys and Girls from Birth to 18 Years of Age	p. 622
Food Storage Guidelines	p. 635
Child Care Meal Pattern	p. 636
Estimating Body Frame Size	p. 638
Metric Conversions and Equivalents	p. 640
Glossary	p. 642
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