Nutrition & Diet Therapy

Author: Ruth A. Roth
Edition: 009
Product Type: Book w/Multimedia (CD, DVD or Electronic)
ISBN 13: 9781418018269
ISBN 10: 1418018260
Copyright: 2007

Price: $224.95

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Description:

Learn all the essentials about nutrition and good health in this updated text! In our health-conscious society, the link between good nutrition and good health is seen everywhere, from magazine and newspaper headlines to television shows and web sites. This presents a challenge to nurses when working to help clients improve their nutrition and overall health. Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 9th Edition, is your ideal choice for an introduction to nutrition concepts and client care.

Features:

New case studies are included in most chapters
New "Rate This Plate" feature allows students to critique meals chosen for the patients profiled in case studies
New Supersize USA boxed feature on overweight and obesity in the US.
New Spotlight on Life Cycle box highlights lifespan considerations, such as the number of calories needed by special populations, like teenage boys and lactating women
Text is revised to reflect the new MyPyramid guidelines.
WebTutor courses offer chapter overviews, notes, web links, and more!

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