Updated clinical nutrition reference for gastrointestinal health and disease
Now in its Second Edition, Advanced Nutrition and Dietetics in Gastroenterology delivers an updated, interprofessional reference covering nutritional management across a comprehensive spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. This edition reflects new and updated chapters including rapid advances in understanding the interaction between diet and the gut microbiome, recent evidence for dietary interventions such as the low FODMAP diet, and the latest clinical guidelines for conditions including inflammatory bowel disease.
The book addresses the impact of macronutrients, fiber, probiotics, prebiotics in the context of gastrointestinal immunology, microbiology and physiology. Chapters incorporate evidence from the latest randomised controlled trials of dietary interventions alongside best practice recommendations for dietary research. Content spans digital innovation, service delivery, as well as outcomes for clinical practice and useful resources for actionable guidance grounded in current research.
Readers will also find: Evidence-based dietary intervention strategies for inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constpation Guidance on integrating digital innovation into clinical nutrition service delivery for gastrointestinal conditions across diverse healthcare settings An interprofessional perspective drawing on expertise from dietetics, gastroenterology, hepatology, surgery, and specialist nursing practice
Designed for dietitians, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, nutritionists, specialist nurses, and surgeons, this reference also serves advanced students and researchers in dietetics, nutrition, medicine, and gastrointestinal immunology or microbiology. University educators preparing teaching materials in these areas will find it a reliable, current resource.