Clinical Nutrition For Dummies (eBook)
384 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-66576-3 (ISBN)
own health
From the proper function of the major organs and the role that
proper nutrition plays in their functioning, to a breakdown of
carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, Clinical
Nutrition For Dummies provides you with the easy-to-read guide
you need to immerse yourself in the subject! Written in the fun
style that the For Dummies series has become known for, the
book is perfect for students in the wide variety of fields that
require an in-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, or for
those who want to improve their own lives through better
nutrition.
Dive right into the book for an exploration of the chemical and
functional components of food, how to properly assess your
nutritional intake, the changing face of nutrition throughout the
human lifespan, and so much more! This handy resource offers a
wealth of information, and specifically addresses the growing
obesity and diabetes epidemics that promise to make the study of
clinical nutrition more important than ever. Includes a complete
breakdown of the relationship between nutrition and chronic
diseases.
* Explores the nutritional requirements at various life stages,
from pediatric through geriatric
* Features information on the importance of proper nutrition
during pregnancy
* Shares tips for modifying dietary intake and health behavior
theory, along with properly communicating health information
Clinical Nutrition For Dummies is your complete, fun
guide to the topic of nutrition--dive in today to get started
on the pathway to mastering this increasingly important
subject.
Michael J. Rovito, PhD, is Founder/Executive Director of the Men's Health Initiative. Dr. Rovito specializes in male health promotion, chronic disease epidemiological and behavioral research, and community-based wellness interventions. He steadfastly supports the notion that proper diet and exercise are the best and safest ways to achieve optimum wellness.
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Clinical Nutrition 5
Chapter 1: Getting Clinical about Nutrition 7
Chapter 2: Nutrition 101 21
Chapter 3: Determining Whether You're Eating Correctly 35
Chapter 4: The Grim Reality of Worldwide Wellness 51
Part II: You Are What You Eat 67
Chapter 5: Observing Obesity 69
Chapter 6: Concerning Yourself and Cancer 89
Chapter 7: Cracking the Cardiovascular Case 109
Chapter 8: Discussing Diabetes 127
Chapter 9: Caring about Kidney Disease 141
Chapter 10: All about Food Safety 153
Part III: Major Organ Systesms and Nutrition 171
Chapter 11: Gaining Insight on the Gastrointestinal System 173
Chapter 12: Caring for the Cardiovascular System 191
Chapter 13: Exploring the Endocrine System 205
Chapter 14: The Ins and Outs of the Excretory System 219
Part IV: Nutrition through the Lifespan 231
Chapter 15: Having a Baby? Pre- and Post-Natal Nutrition 233
Chapter 16: Caring for Kids, from Infancy through the Teen Years 249
Chapter 17: Making Sense of Middle Age 271
Chapter 18: Retiring into the Golden Years 281
Part V: Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior 299
Chapter 19: Modifying Health Behaviors 301
Chapter 20: Communicating Health Information 321
Part VI: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 21: Ten of the Greatest Superfoods 337
Chapter 22: Ten Things to Know about Eating Disorders 341
Chapter 23: Ten International Resources You Don't Want to Miss 347
Index 351
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.2.2014 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe ► Diätassistenz / Ernährungsberatung | |
| Schlagworte | Clinical Nutrition • Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen • Health & Social Care • Klinische Ernährung • Klinische Ernährung |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-66576-7 / 1118665767 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-66576-3 / 9781118665763 |
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