Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

From basic nutrition principles to the latest nutrition therapies for common diseases, Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills your students need to provide effective patient care. Authors Eleanor Schlenker and Sara Long address nutrition across the life span and within the community, with an emphasis on health promotion and the effects of culture and religion on nutrition. Other key topics include childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and food safety. Plus, evidence-based information and real-world case scenarios help your students learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. New to this edition * Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize the importance of using research to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. * Expanded health promotion coverage includes the World Health Organization's definition of "health," the concept of wellness, and patient education. * An in-depth discussion of childhood obesity explores the impact and prevention of this major health concern. * Additional information on metabolic syndrome examines its effects on the cardiovascular system. * Coverage of nutrition support includes the use of adapted feeding tools to aid patients in various disease states. * Perspective in Practice boxes offer quick access to practical applications of nutrition principles. * Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes features the latest updates from the American Dietetic Association. By Eleanor Schlenker, PhD, RD, Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA and Sara Long Roth, PhD, RD, LD, Professor and Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, Department of Animal Science, Food, and Nutrition, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL Table of Contents: Part 1: Introduction to Human Nutrition 1. Nutrition and Health 2. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism 3. Carbohydrates 4. Lipids 5. Proteins 6. Vitamins 7. Minerals 8. Energy Balance Part 2: Community Nutrition & The Life Cycle 9. The Food Environment and Food Habits 10. Family Nutrition Counseling: Food Needs and Costs 11. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation 12. Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development 13. Nutrition for Adults: Early, Middle, and Later Years 14. Nutrition and Physical Fitness 15. The Complexity of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance Part 3: Introduction to Clinical Nutrition 16. Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care 17. Metabolic Stress 18. Drug-Nutrient Interactions 19. Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition 20. Gastrointestinal Diseases 21. Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs 22. Diabetes Mellitus 23. Renal Disease 24. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 25. Cancer Appendixes A. Body Mass Index: Obesity Values B. Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes C. Food Sources of Oxalates D. Calculation Aids and Conversion Tables E. Cultural Dietary Patterns and Religious Dietary Practices F. Federal Food Assistance Programs