Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Nurses will be a staple in your nursing library. Encompassing all aspects of nutrition, from the foundation of nutrition principles to the medical nutrition therapy, it presents a solid, evidence-based approach to nutrition. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that nurses know how to interpret the science of nutrition and its role in health maintenance and disease. This new book helps the reader sift through the evolving field of nutrition, with information coming from the media, marketing promotions, the neighbor's advice, and internet information. The easy-to-understand organization and features that focus on the latest evidence make this book comprehensive, while at the same time fun to read. Among the many useful chapter features, the reader will find: Evidence-Based Practice boxes that analyze the latest research in the field. Nursing Care Plans will correlate key concepts of the chapter with the nursing process. Hot Topics give the reader an overview of trendy nutrition topics and present the latest research Client Education Checklists are quick reviews of the major patient teaching points presented in the chapter and serve as a guide to implementing patient education. NCLEX-RNĀ®-style questions for each chapter give readers a chance to review the material.
This is a student supplement associated with: Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Nurses, 1/e Sheila Tucker, Boston College ISBN: 0131722166
Building from foundational principles to medical therapies, the text provides nursing students with tools and resources they can use to integrate nutrition into the nursing care process and become a reliable source of nutrition information ...
Basic nutrition text for teachers, students, and practitioners in nursing and in related health fields.
The book concludes with appendices containing key information for clinical reference, including Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) tables, USDA Food Patterns, CDC Growth Charts, and Useful Conversions for Nutrition.
Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Nurses -- Sample Chapter
The first section deals with the basic principles of nutrition, including such topics as nutrient deficiencies and excesses, how a vegetarian can obtain an adequate balance of nutrients, food fads and misinformation, sugar and fat ...
Invite a pediatric nurse to discuss the problems with getting children to eat when sick . Ask the speaker to focus on meeting normal and increased nutritional needs . B. Practicum / Clinical Assignments 1. Evaluate the cost of.
INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the new Prentice Hall Reviews and Rationales Series! This 9-book series has been specifically designed to provide a clear and concentrated review of important nursing knowledge in the...
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 ...
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