Nutrition and Diet Therapy - Softcover

Townsend, Carolyn E.; Roth, Ruth A.

 
9780766835672: Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Synopsis

This introductory normal and clinical nutrition text is perfect for those seeking a broad, introduction to nutrition concepts presents nutrition at a basic, applied level, with little detailed physiology or biochemistry. NEW TO THE EDITION: In The News segments connect current events and headlines with nutrition & diet therapy concepts. Fully updated to the most recent dietary standards. Significant revisions to the management of diabetes to reflect new standards and treatments. On-line Companion available on-line for both students and instructors. Instructors may access teaching resources, as well as a library of additional cases for use in the classroom. Free CD-ROM at the back of the book that contains Flashcard software that reviews concepts on achapter-by-chapter basis. Web Activities in every chapter provide opportunities for students to explore nutrition concepts and resources on the Internet.

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Synopsis

This textbook for nursing students outlines the basic principles of good nutrition. The authors discuss the six nutrient groups, diet planning through the four stages of life, and diet planning for specific diseases. New to the eighth edition, the CD-ROM reviews nutritional concepts in a flashcard format. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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