Clinical Nutrition For Dummies

Michael J. Rovito

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For Dummies
03 March 2014

Dietetics & nutrition

Get up to date on clinical nutrition for school, work, or your own health

From the proper function of the major organs and the role that proper nutrition plays in their functioning, to a breakdown of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, Clinical Nutrition For Dummies provides you with the easy-to-read guide you need to immerse yourself in the subject! Written in the fun style that the For Dummies series has become known for, the book is perfect for students in the wide variety of fields that require an in-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, or for those who want to improve their own lives through better nutrition.

Dive right into the book for an exploration of the chemical and functional components of food, how to properly assess your nutritional intake, the changing face of nutrition throughout the human lifespan, and so much more! This handy resource offers a wealth of information, and specifically addresses the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics that promise to make the study of clinical nutrition more important than ever. Includes a complete breakdown of the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases.

Explores the nutritional requirements at various life stages, from pediatric through geriatric Features information on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy Shares tips for modifying dietary intake and health behavior theory, along with properly communicating health information

Clinical Nutrition For Dummies is your complete, fun guide to the topic of nutrition—dive in today to get started on the pathway to mastering this increasingly important subject.

By: Michael J. Rovito
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9781118665466
ISBN 10: 1118665465
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 March 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Clinical Nutrition 5 Chapter 1: Getting Clinical about Nutrition 7 Chapter 2: Nutrition 101 21 Chapter 3: Determining Whether You’re Eating Correctly 35 Chapter 4: The Grim Reality of Worldwide Wellness 51 Part II: You Are What You Eat 67 Chapter 5: Observing Obesity 69 Chapter 6: Concerning Yourself and Cancer 89 Chapter 7: Cracking the Cardiovascular Case 109 Chapter 8: Discussing Diabetes 127 Chapter 9: Caring about Kidney Disease 141 Chapter 10: All about Food Safety 153 Part III: Major Organ Systesms and Nutrition 171 Chapter 11: Gaining Insight on the Gastrointestinal System 173 Chapter 12: Caring for the Cardiovascular System 191 Chapter 13: Exploring the Endocrine System 205 Chapter 14: The Ins and Outs of the Excretory System 219 Part IV: Nutrition through the Lifespan 231 Chapter 15: Having a Baby? Pre- and Post-Natal Nutrition 233 Chapter 16: Caring for Kids, from Infancy through the Teen Years 249 Chapter 17: Making Sense of Middle Age 271 Chapter 18: Retiring into the Golden Years 281 Part V: Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior 299 Chapter 19: Modifying Health Behaviors 301 Chapter 20: Communicating Health Information 321 Part VI: The Part of Tens 335 Chapter 21: Ten of the Greatest Superfoods 337 Chapter 22: Ten Things to Know about Eating Disorders 341 Chapter 23: Ten International Resources You Don’t Want to Miss 347 Index 351

Michael J. Rovito, PhD, is Founder/Executive Director of the Men’s Health Initiative. Dr. Rovito specializes in male health promotion, chronic disease epidemiological and behavioral research, and community-based wellness interventions. He steadfastly supports the notion that proper diet and exercise are the best and safest ways to achieve optimum wellness.

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Clinical Nutrition For Dummies

Michael J. Rovito

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