Nutrition Secrets

Book excerpt: This authoritative source offers basic principles as well as specific guidelines for the effective provision of nutritional services in a wide variety of contexts. The revised and updated text includes important information about nutritional components, nutritional science, nutrition in health and disease, and nutritional guidelines for specific populations, such as children, adolescents, older persons, pregnant women, and athletes. Other critical topics include nutrition and weight management, total parenteral nutrition, and enteral nutrition. Whether you are a student or a practicing professional, the informal question-and-answer format makes it easier to meet the challenges of a successful career in general medicine, sports medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics, nursing, and nutritional services. Book jacket.