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-- Covers counting carbohydrate educational approach developed by the American Dietetic and Diabetic Associations -- Two new chapters: Individualizing Client Care and Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill -- Expanded coverage of TPN with a table of indications for PPN and TPN -- Demonstrates TPN calculations used to determine grams of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, percentage of calories from fat, and calorie-to-nitrogen ratios -- Updated physical activity information based on the CDC and American College of Sports Medicine recommendations -- Numerous sample diets and assessment tools -- Each chapter contains a case study organized by nursing process, chapter outline, learning objectives, glossary terms, chapter review questions, clinical analysis questions, clinical calculations, and chapter summaries
Meet the ever-changing demands of providing quality nutritional care for patients across the lifespan. This popular textprovides 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.
Written with Carroll Shelby's full collaboration and with a foreword by Edsel B. Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, this is the definitive record of America's preeminent twentieth century sports car builder and racer—now available as an ebook. It was motoring author Rinsey Mills' passion for AC cars and motorsports history that led to his first meeting with Carroll Shelby. His suggestion that they should collaborate in order to create an accurate record of Shelby's life and achievements at first was rebuffed but later taken up with enthusiasm. This authorized biography is the result. Carroll Shelby: The Authorized Biography was a long time in the making, as Mills left no stone untu...
"A wealth of nutrition information is packed into this practical, pocket-sized resource tool." Canadian Nurse, Volume 101, No. 2, February 2005 Quick reference for nutritional patient care planning
Follow this ginger cat's adventurous travels. Each stop along the way suggests a new name for him. Can you think of other rhyming names that fit the story?
With engaging coverage of core nutrition concepts and up-to-date clinical content, Cataldo, DeBruyne, and Whitney's text provides the ideal introduction to nutrition and diet therapy. From basic facts and practical information to assessments and case studies, this Sixth Edition provides the contemporary and comprehensive approach you need to gain knowledge and achieve confidence in the course.
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The text covers communications, counseling, interviewing, motivating clients, delivering oral presentations and using media in presentations. Communication is basic to the relationship that the Registered Dietitian (RD) professional has with their clients. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes the importance of communication skills for practitioners to promote health, disease prevention and treatment. Providing people with information on what to eat is not enough, the RD must also promote and facilitate behavior changes to more healthful food choices. The text incorporates the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and model, including four steps of nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis using PES statement (Problem, Etiology and Signs/Symptoms), nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. The PES statements are the most critical in that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been stressing this as an essential component of their standards and requirements. The text uses activities, case studies, self assessment questions, web references and graphics to engage the student and drive the content home.