Lutz's Nutrition and Diet Therapy

I. The Role of Nutrients in the Human Body
1. Nutrition in Human Health
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Protein
5. Energy Balance
6. Vitamins
7. Minerals
8. Water
9. Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion
II. Family and Community Nutrition
10. Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation
11. Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
12. Life Cycle Nutrition: The Mature Adult
13. Food Management
III. Clinical Nutrition
14. Nutrient Delivery
15. Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements
16. Weight Management
17. Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia
18. Diet in Cardiovascular Disease
19. Diet in Renal Disease
20. Diet in Digestive Diseases
21. Diet and Cancer
22. Nutrition in Critical Care
23. Diet in HIV and AIDS
24. Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill
Appendices
A. Dietary Reference Intakes for Individuals
B. Glossary
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Meet the ever-changing demands of providing quality nutritional care for patients across the lifespan. This popular text provides a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and a clear understanding of how to apply that knowledge in practice, recognizing the need for nurses to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutrition in patient care.