Do your students need to calculate someone's body mass, but can't remember the formula? What should your students suggest when a diabetic patient wants a piece of fruit? This scrub-pocket-sized reference offers at-your-fingertips nutritional facts and important-to-know-but-rarely-memorized formulas. It contains nutrition assessment tools that can be written on with an ordinary ballpoint pen and easily wiped clean with alcohol to reuse again and again. Plus, it makes a great reference when a full nutrition text is not required. "Whether a student is in beginning courses, a graduate student is working in nurse practitioner programs, or a nurse is currently working in a multitude of clinical settings, this book has merit. The book relates information that is needed in everyday life within clinical environments. It is a very compact reference, with an easy design for use. More importantly, the fact that it is waterproof and reusable makes this book a worthwhile resource. I intend to recommend this book for my students." Joyce M. Miller, MSN, WHCNP (Texax Tech University Health Sciences Center) "A wealth of nutrition information is packed into this practical, pocket-sized resource tool." Canadian Nurse, Volume 101, No. 2, February 2005 Eight sections cover: BASIC -- tips for safe food, vitamins and minerals by food groups, vitamin/mineral supplements, food label (sodium, fats, cholesterol, fiber), selected DRIs, RDAs, and AIs, cultural and religious eating patterns, English-Spanish assessment translation ASSESS -- body mass index, signs/symptoms of fluid volume excess/deficit (normals), signs of hypocalcemia (Chvostek and Trousseau signs), signs/symptoms of low and high sodium and potassium, reusable assessment forms DIETS -- specialized diets and recommendations for particular health concerns, such as osteoporosis, renal disease, and weight management INTERACTIONS -- cautions for unregulated supplements;interactions of food, drugs, nutriceuticals and supplements; oral anticoagulants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, preparations for diagnostic procedures SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT -- dietary management for symptom control IV /ENTERAL -- central IV solutions, peripheral IV solutions, calculating IV solutions, oral supplemental feedings, tube feedings, meds and tube feedings, refeeding syndrome MATH -- cubic centimeters of fluid in household measures, kilocalories per gram of fat, CHO, protein, IBW, UBW, protein allowance, milligrams to milliequivalent, international units, urine output in children, F to C degrees and vice versa, weight gain in pregnancy TOOLS -- admission screening, mini-nutritional assessment, pick of pregnancy pyramid, PEACH survey (children), CAGE (alcoholism), D-E-N-T-A-L (screening tool for dental care), eating behavior scale (dementia), screen for client with terminal illness

The fourth edition of this popular nutrition text continues to be the best on the market for introducing the beginning student to the fundamentals of nutrition. Developed jointly by a nurse and a dietitian, Nutrition and Diet Therapy Evidence-Based Applications, 4th Edition, effectively combines nursing care with solid nutritional information. Clearly written and visually appealing, this 4th edition is filled with updated content on a variety of contemporary issues that add to the title's continued emphasis on clinical application. Identifies cautions for unregulated supplements and describes interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients

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From basic nutrition principles to the latest nutrition therapies for common diseases, Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 11th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to provide effective patient care. Authors Eleanor Schlenker and Joyce Gilbert address nutrition across the lifespan and within the community, with an emphasis on health promotion and the effects of culture and religion on nutrition. Evidence-based information, real-world case scenarios, colorful illustrations, boxes, and tables help you learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. Key terms identified in the text and defined on the page help reinforce critical concepts. Case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, "real-life" scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications. Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current research findings. Diet-Medication Interactions boxes provide diet-warnings related to specific prescription drugs. Focus on Culture boxes introduce you to cultural competence and the special nutritional needs, health problems, and appropriate interventions applicable to different cultural, ethnic, racial and age groups. Health Promotion section devoted solely to health promotion and wellness stresses healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best "medicine." Focus on Food Safety boxes alert you to food safety issues related to a particular nutrient, age group, or medical condition. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) boxes offer uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common types of herbs and supplements and potential interactions with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Perspective in Practice boxes supply you with practice elements for nutrition education. Websites of Interest call-outs cite key websites with suggestions for further study and exploration of various nutrition topics at the end of each chapter. NEW! Clinical nutrition chapters cover the latest guidelines and medications. NEW! MyPlate replaces former Food Guide Pyramid. NEW! Dietary Guidelines for Americans reflect 2010 changes. UPDATED! Review questions emphasize critical thinking. NEW! Streamlined content provides the essentials of nutrition and diet therapy.

"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

Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize the importance of using research to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Expanded health promotion coverage includes the World Health Organization’s definition of "health," the concept of wellness, and patient education. An in-depth discussion of childhood obesity explores the impact and prevention of this major health concern. Additional information on metabolic syndrome examines its effects on the cardiovascular system. Coverage of nutrition support includes the use of adapted feeding tools to aid patients in various disease states. Perspective in Practice boxes offer quick access to practical applications of nutrition principles. Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes features the latest updates from the American Dietetic Association.

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Learn the latest nutrition and diet therapies for treating common diseases. Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 12th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to provide effective patient care. It addresses nutrition across the lifespan and includes the 2015 Dietary Goals for Americans as well as MyPlate for Older Adults. This exceptionally reader-friendly text features evidence-based information, real-world case scenarios, colorful illustrations, boxes, and tables to help you learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. Strong community focus is threaded throughout with robust coverage of health promotion, cultural competence, patient safety, lifespan, and public health issues. Focus on Culture boxes introduce you to cultural competence and the special nutritional needs, health problems, and appropriate interventions applicable to different cultural, ethnic, racial and age groups. Focus on Food Safety boxesalert you to food safety issues related to a particular nutrient, age group, or medical condition. Health Promotion section devoted solely to health promotion and wellness stresses healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best "medicine." Diet-Medication Interactions boxesprovide diet-warnings related to specific prescription drugs. Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize current research findings. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) boxesoffer uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common types of herbs and supplements and potential interactions with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Perspective in Practice boxes supply you with practice elements for nutrition education. Key terms identified in the text and defined on the page help reinforce critical concepts. NEW! Includes the 2015 Dietary Goals for Americans which covers the latest guidelines and medications. NEW! MyPlate for Older Adults developed by the Tufts University Human Research Center on Aging and the AARP Foundation replaces former Food Guide Pyramid. NEW! Newly-approved Nutrition Labeling Guidelines incorporated into text along with the latest medications, research findings, and clinical treatment therapies. NEW! New and refreshed case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, "real-life" scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications. NEW! Expanded coverage of health promotion includes strategies for implementation. NEW! New coverage of text messages for nutrition and health information includes what to watch out for when visiting health-related web sites.