{"product_id":"nutrition-and-dietetics-for-health-care-paperback-9780443070211","title":"Nutrition and Dietetics for Health Care (Paperback \/ softback) 9780443070211","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNutrition and Dietetics for Health Care\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHelen M. Barker (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780443070211, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 May 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages, 41 ills.\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 2.3 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book provides an introduction to nutrition and dietetics from a health care perspective.  It goes beyond what can be found in general nursing texts while remaining at a level suitable for the pre-registration student.The text comprehensively covers the whole area of dietetics and nutrition with the topics divided into three sections:-The science of nutrition, Community Nutrition and Therapeutic nutrition and dietetics.  It is therefore useful as a reference text for those already working in the field of patient care.It has been revised completely to include the latest government guidelines on nutrition.\u003cli\u003eUpdated to include recent COMA (Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy) recommendations regarding diet and cancer and coronary heart disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics and client groups including\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe science of food-outlines principles of good nutrition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Nutrition-covers all aspects of nutritional care for members of the community including those with special needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapeutic Nutrition and dietetics-outlines those therapeutic diets most usually used for the treatment of disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation presented in a clear and attractive way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author is recognised and well respected in the field of nutrition and dietetics.  She has experience of teaching a wide range of students (nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, biological sciences) and is thus best placed to understand the information needs of these students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book's elementary nature makes it ideal for students who lack knowledge about nutrition and dietetics.  It can also act as a reference publication for those already working in the area.  In both instances it will boost confidence and promote good practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Chapters on\u003cli\u003ePublic Health Nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalnutrition in hospitals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet and cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet and HIV infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood Standards Agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully Updated Illustrations and References\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. Section 1 - The Science of Nutrition. Introduction to nutrition. Carbohydrates. Fats. Proteins. Mineral elements and water. Vitamins. Energy. Non-starch polysaccharides (dietary fibre). An introduction to food science. Section - Community Nurtition. An introduction to public health nutrition. Food-borne diseases and their prevention. Diet-related diseases. Factors which influence food choice. Dietary recommendations for adults. Diet in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Diet and dental disease. Nutrition and older people. Nutrition, culture and ethnicity. Nutrition and mental health. Nutrition for people with learning disabilities. Section 3 - Therapeutic Nutrition and Dietetics. Diet in obesity. Diet and cardiovascular disease. Hospital-related malnutrition and nutritional support. Diet in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Diet in disorders of the liver and biliary systems. Diet in disorders of the kidneys. Diet in diabetes mellitus. Diet in some disorders encountered in paediatrics. Diet in HIV infection. Diet in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Diet and arthritis. Appendices\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Surgical nursing [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Surgical nursing\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Surgical%20nursing%20%5BMQCL6%5D%22\"\u003eMQCL6\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Churchill Livingstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648246927640,"sku":"9780443070211","price":32.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780443070211.jpg?v=1694979734","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/nutrition-and-dietetics-for-health-care-paperback-9780443070211","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}