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"Nutrition & Diet Therapy," 11th Edition, provides a foundation in core nutrition concepts and clinical approaches in diet therapy. Designed to accelerate understanding, chapters are organized by nutrition recommendations and nutritional indicators instead of organ systems or disease states, adding valuable context for all members of health care teams who may be responsible for client nutrition. Practical learning features include the interactive review sections that require students to apply newfound knowledge and develop the skills they need to craft nutrition plans to help others meet nutritional goals.
- Client Content: NEW client-focused content includes MyPlate resources for vegetarians; updated nutrition labeling standards; information on the Mediterranean diet and other eating patterns; intermittent fasting; carbohydrate, fat and protein recommendations for athletes and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S); information for pregnant and lactating individuals regarding choline and iodine, recommendations for eating fish and signs and symptoms of preeclampsia; CVD lifestyle management; Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and sources of FODMAPs.
- Clinical Updates: Up-to-date information includes AIDS-wasting syndrome according to current guidelines, values for routine laboratory tests, diagnoses that have nutritional implications, individual blood glucose responses to food, metabolically healthy obesity, GLP-1 RA medications to treat diabetes and obesity, the relationship of hormones and sleep to obesity, nutrition therapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and cirrhosis, the effects of medications used in cardiovascular disease treatment and dietary guidelines for chronic kidney disease.
- Illustrated Concepts: NEW photos or illustrations help readers grasp content to make it easier and more exciting for readers to understand and appreciate the rich diversity of culinary traditions and inclusive environments. .
- Clinical Exercises and Practice: Each chapter includes immersive, applied learning tools. Nutrition in Practice Care Scenarios offer insights into issues and specialty areas in nutrition, helping students explore diverse career paths and emerging trends. Clinical Applications exercises challenge students to apply core concepts to realistic healthcare situations, reinforcing skills like energy calculations, nutrition support planning and critical thinking. Together, these features transform textbook learning into clinical readiness.
- Self-Assessment: Timely Self Check questions test recall of key concepts in every chapter.
- Practical Tools: Chapters are packed with hands-on features to bridge the gap between theory and practice. How To boxes offer clear, step-by-step instructions to build confidence in calculations and clinical decision-making. Meal Ideas bring therapeutic diets to life with condition-specific menus that translate guidelines into everyday eating. Nutrition Assessments provide quick-reference checklists to sharpen assessment skills and support accurate, patient-centered care. Together, these tools equip students with the practical guidance they need to succeed in both the classroom and the clinic.
- Meaningful Organization: Organized by nutrition fundamentals and medical nutrition therapy recommendations, the book explores the distinct differences of each in terms of basic nutrition, nutrition through the life cycle, nutrition in health care settings and nutrition therapy.
- Inclusive Healthcare: Inclusive information ensures that all students see themselves represented, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting a deeper understanding and respect for diverse perspectives.
1. Overview of Nutrition and Health.
2. Digestion and Absorption.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Lipids.
5. Protein.
6. The Vitamins.
7. Water and the Minerals.
8. Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition.
9. Weight Management.
10. Fitness and Nutrition.
11. Nutrition through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation.
12. Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence.
13. Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood.
14. Illness and Nutrition Care.
15. Medications, Diet-Medication Interactions, and Herbal Supplements.
16. Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
17. Nutrition Therapy for Upper GI Disorders.
18. Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders.
19. Nutrition Therapy for Malabsorption Disorders.
20. Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases.
21. Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus.
22. Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases.
23. Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Diseases.
24. Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress.
25. Nutrition Therapy for Cancer and HIV Infection.
Appendix A: Aids to Calculations.
Appendix B: WHO: Nutrition Recommendations.
Appendix C: Food Lists for Diabetes Management.
Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment: Supplemental Information.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Digestion and Absorption.
3. Carbohydrates.
4. Lipids.
5. Protein.
6. The Vitamins.
7. Water and the Minerals.
8. Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition.
9. Weight Management.
10. Fitness and Nutrition.
11. Nutrition through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation.
12. Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence.
13. Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood.
14. Illness and Nutrition Care.
15. Medications, Diet-Medication Interactions, and Herbal Supplements.
16. Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
17. Nutrition Therapy for Upper GI Disorders.
18. Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders.
19. Nutrition Therapy for Malabsorption Disorders.
20. Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases.
21. Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus.
22. Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Diseases.
23. Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Diseases.
24. Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress.
25. Nutrition Therapy for Cancer and HIV Infection.
Appendix A: Aids to Calculations.
Appendix B: WHO: Nutrition Recommendations.
Appendix C: Food Lists for Diabetes Management.
Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment: Supplemental Information.
Glossary.
Index.
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