Foundations and clinical applications of nutrition : a nursing approach / Michele Grodner, Sara Long, Bonnie C. Walkingshaw.

Author/creator Grodner, Michele
Other author Roth, Sara Long.
Other author Walkingshaw, Bonnie C.
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoSt. Louis : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2007.
Descriptionxix, 620 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects

Contents Pt. 1. Wellness, nutrition, and the nursing role. Wellness nutrition ; Personal and community nutrition -- Pt. 2. Nutrients, food, and health. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism ; Carbohydrates ; Fats ; Protein ; Vitamins ; Water and minerals -- Pt. 3. Health promotion through nutrition and nursing practice. Energy supply and fitness ; Management of body composition ; Life span health promotion: pregnancy, lactation, and infancy ; Life span health promotion: childhood and adolescence ; Life span health promotion: adulthood -- Pt. 4. Overview of nutrition therapy. Nutrition in patient care ; Nutrition and metabolic stress ; Interactions: complementary and alternative medicine, dietary supplements, and medications ; Nutrition for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract ; Nutrition for disorders of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas ; Nutrition for diabetes mellitus ; Nutrition for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases ; Nutrition for diseases of the kidneys ; Nutrition in cancer, AIDS, and other special problems.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Technical detailsSystem requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows 95 and higher (including 98, 2000, NT, ME) ; Macintosh or PowerPC running system 7.1, 8.0 or 9.0 (not compatible with system 10.0 or higher).
ISBN9780323045292 :
ISBN0323045294

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Laupus Books - Stacks WB 400 G878F 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold