Publisher's Synopsis
Comprehensive coverage of basic and clinical nutrition for all health care practitioners. Presents normal nutritional requirements and diet therapy for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, childhood, and older adult. Includes brand new chapters on the nutritional needs for fitness, in weight control, and in athletic training. Diet therapy coverage is complete, with examinations of nutritional needs in such chronic health problems as allergies and arthritis, and acute problems in the hospital, such as trauma, sepsis, burns, surgery, and AIDS. A comprehensive instructor's manual provides resources and dozens of case studies.
