Part of the popular LPN Threads Series, Williams Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy is the market leader for a reason:: you get coverage of hot topics, emerging trends, and cutting edge research, plus all the essentials for providing the best nutrition care. Written in a clear, conversational style, the book begins with the fundamental concepts of nutrition and then applies those concepts to diverse demographic groups in different stages of life. You also learn how selected disease processes work, and how to help communities and individuals achieve health and healthy living. A free CD contains Nutritrac, a computer program that helps you analyze case studies and create customized client profiles.
Part 1 Introduction to Basic Principles of Nutrition Science 1. Food, Nutrition, and Health 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats 4. Proteins 5. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism 6. Energy Balance 7. Vitamins 8. Minerals 9. Water Balance Part 2 Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle 10. Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation 11. Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence 12. Nutrition for Adults: the Early, Middle, and Later Years Part 3 Community Nutrition and Health Care 13. Community Food Supply and Health 14. Food Habits and Cultural Patterns 15. Weight Management 16. Nutrition and Physical Fitness Part 4 Clinical Nutrition 17. Nutrition Care 18. Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems 19. Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension 20. Diabetes Mellitus 21. Renal Disease 22. Surgery and Nutritional Support 23. Nutrition Support in Cancer and AIDS
Appendixes A. Cholesterol Content of Food B. Dietary Fiber in Selected Plant Foods C. Sodium and Potassium Content of Foods, 100 g, Edible Portion D. Salt-Free Seasoning Guide E. Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes F. Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide G. Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables H. Cultural Dietary Patterns and Religious Dietary Practices Answers to Chapter Challenge QuestionsGlossary