Dudek, Susan G.

Nutrition essentials for nursing practice: Susan G. Dudek - 7th ed. - London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014. - ix,651p. ill. col:

Includes index.

Contents: Principles of nutrition: Nutrition in nursing -- Carbohydrates -- Protein -- Lipids -- Vitamins -- Water and minerals -- Energy balance -- 2. Nutrition in health promotion: guidelines for healthy eating -- Consumer issues -- Cultural and religious influences on food and nutrition -- Healthy eating for healthy babies -- Nutrition for infants, children and adolescents -- Nutrition for older adults -- 3. Nutrition in clinical practice: Obesity and eating disorders -- Feeding patients: oral diets and eternal and parenteral nutrition -- Nutrition for patients with metabolic or respiratory stress -- Nutrition for patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders -- Nutrition for patients with disorders of the lower GI tract and accessory organs -- Nutrition for patients with diabetes mellitus -- Nutrition for patients with cardiovascular disorders -- Nutrition for patients with kidney disorders -- Nutrition for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS --

updated to include MyPyramid and dietary guidelines for Americans 2005

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