Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 6 Edition

• 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.


• €œTeamwork€ exercises focusing on nutritional documentation from different care providers, including dietitians, physical therapists, and speech therapists.


• €œDollars and Sense€ feature highlighting which food costs or economic factors influence nutritional care.