Clinical Nutrition in Adults - Simone Freitas

Clinical Nutrition in Adults: A Comprehensive Guide to Nutritional Care

By Simone Freitas

A must-have resource for healthcare professionals providing nutritional care to adults

Clinical Nutrition in Adults is a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to nutritional care for adults. Written by a team of leading experts in the field, this book provides a thorough overview of the role of nutrition in health and disease, as well as practical guidance on how to assess and manage nutritional needs in a variety of clinical settings.

Key Features:

• Covers the full spectrum of nutritional care for adults, from basic principles to advanced topics
• Written by a team of leading experts in the field
• Evidence-based and up-to-date with the latest research
• Practical guidance on how to assess and manage nutritional needs in a variety of clinical settings
• Includes case studies and sample menus

Table of Contents:

Part I: Basic Principles of Clinical Nutrition

• Chapter 1: The Role of Nutrition in Health and Disease
• Chapter 2: Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Chapter 3: Energy Metabolism
• Chapter 4: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• Chapter 5: Nutritional Assessment

Part II: Nutritional Care in Specific Clinical Conditions

• Chapter 6: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
• Chapter 7: Nutrition and Diabetes
• Chapter 8: Nutrition and Cancer
• Chapter 9: Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Chapter 10: Nutrition and Renal Disease
• Chapter 11: Nutrition and Liver Disease
• Chapter 12: Nutrition and Respiratory Disease
• Chapter 13: Nutrition and Neurological Disorders
• Chapter 14: Nutrition and Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Chapter 15: Nutrition and Skin Disorders
• Chapter 16: Nutrition and Mental Health
• Chapter 17: Nutrition and Pregnancy
• Chapter 18: Nutrition and Lactation
• Chapter 19: Nutrition and Aging

Part III: Advanced Topics in Clinical Nutrition

• Chapter 20: Nutrition and Critical Illness
• Chapter 21: Nutrition and Surgery
• Chapter 22: Nutrition and Transplantation
• Chapter 23: Nutrition and HIV/AIDS
• Chapter 24: Nutrition and Cancer Cachexia
• Chapter 25: Nutrition and Obesity

Appendices:

• Appendix A: Normal Laboratory Values
• Appendix B: Food Composition Tables
• Appendix C: Sample Menus

Clinical Nutrition in Adults is an essential resource for healthcare professionals providing nutritional care to adults. With its comprehensive coverage of the field, evidence-based approach, and practical guidance, this book is a must-have for anyone working in the field of clinical nutrition.

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