New to this edition
- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® case studies and question types
are included in the text and on the companion Evolve website.
- NEW! Easy-to-follow writing style utilizes a more lively and direct conversation tone to make material easier to understand.
- NEW! Updated references reflect the studies and statistics published in the most current scientific literature.
- NEW! Incorporation of the new Nutrition Care Process model grounds you in the systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care with regard to nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation.
- NEW! Coverage of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ensures you are versed in the latest recommendations.
Author Information
By Staci Nix McIntosh, MS, RD, CD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nutrition, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
PART 1: Introduction to Basic Principles of Nutrition Science
1. Food, Nutrition, and Health
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Proteins
5. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
6. Energy Balance
7. Vitamins
8. Minerals
9. Water and Electrolyte Balance
PART 2: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
10. Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
11. Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
12. Nutrition for Adults: The Early, Middle, and Later Years
PART 3: Community Nutrition and Health Care
13. Community Food Supply and Health
14. Food Habits and Cultural Patterns
15. Weight Management
16. Nutrition and Physical Fitness
PART 4: Clinical Nutrition
17. Nutritional Care
18. Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems
19. Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension
20. Diabetes Mellitus
21. Kidney Disease
22. Surgery and Nutritional Support
23. Nutritional Support in Cancer and AIDS
Appendixes
Glossary