Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Emphasis on clinical applications.
Nutrient recommendations and food label data, including updated DRIs.
Cautions for unregulated supplements and descriptions of interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients.
Life cycle approach that includes screening tools and nutritional interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and mature adults, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
Updated recommendations and food plans for weight control, clients with diabetes, HIV/AIDS, dysphasia, preventing heart disease, and other health concerns.
Useful assessment tools and tables throughout, including Food Handling Guidelines, Labeling Regulations, Research Summaries, and Wellness Tips
Coverage of nutria-genomics and genomics.
"Teamwork" exercises focusing on nutritional documentation from different care providers, including dietitians, physical therapists, and speech therapists.
"Dollars and Sense" feature highlighting which food costs or economic factors influence nutritional care.

By Carroll A. Lutz, Erin Mazur, Nancy A. Litch