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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