Medical Nutrition & Disease: A Case-Based Approach

By Gail Morrison and Lisa Hark

Book Overview

Using a practical, integrated approach, Medical Nutrition & Disease: A Case-Based Approach, third edition, offers a complete perspective on the increasingly important role nutrition plays in every day medical practice. Key topics include: fundamentals of nutrition assessment; vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals; herbal medicine; nutrition in pregnancy, pediatrics and geriatrics; nutritional management and the pathophysiology of diseases; and enteral and parenteral nutrition support. The updated edition also features new case studies and sections on metabolic syndrome, prevention of neural tube defects, insulin resistance in an overweight child, iron deficiency anemia, and drug-herb interactions. This edition has been updated to reflect the most current practice guidelines. Co-written by a multidisciplinary group of physicians and registered dietitians, each chapter includes cases that present relevant medical and nutritional implications of various clinical scenarios. Readers will learn how to diagnose and manage nutritional problems and answer their patients' most frequently asked questions. The text also contains over 195 review questions that allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare of course, licensing, and certifying exams. Successful completion of the review questions qualifies for 35 American Dietetic Association continuing education credits. More information, including powerpoint slides to accompany the 3rd edition, can be found at http: //www.med.upenn.edu/nutrimed/mnd3.html

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0632046589
• ISBN13: 9780632046584
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great for Dietitians who are looking for fast, inexpensive CEUs

The credits available from this edition must be used by May 2009. There will be a new edition of this book shortly. By all means, get it. I am pleased with Ms. Hark's knowledge and willingness to provide this inexpensive means to earn mandatory continuing education units for dietitians (and for whomever else might benefit from medical nutrition CEUs). There is a wide variety of topics, which was enjoyable. Answers are included, in case you're wondering, but nonetheless, this will be a good reference book for later.

Well-written

Well written with lots of good information. If you are a Registered Dietitian this is a GREAT way to get 35 CEUs for very little cost!

Great Beginners Book

Concise and to the point, this book is great aid to students learning about nutrition. Case studies help to relate to real life situations.