Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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From the Back Cover: Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th edition is an introduction to the essentials of nutrition concepts, good health and client care that will provide you with a solid foundation in nutrition. Nutrition & Diet Therapy is organized around three simple concepts: fundamentals of nutrition, how to maintain good health through nutrition and important concepts for the nurse. Misconceptions presented in the media about the link between good nutrition and good health is discussed, enabling you to more effectively help your clients improve their nutrition and overall health. New to this edition: Updated exchange list information, developed by the American Diabetes Association in conjunction with the American Dietetic Association, as well as updated Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Daily Recommended Intake (DRI) can be found in tables throughout the book. A new section in Chapter 2, U.S. Cultural Dietary Influences provides expanded information about the influence of cultures on the U.S. diet and their nutritional strengths and weaknesses. New childhood obesity information discusses recent findings about the increasing obesity problem among children, and outlines a strategy parents can use to help their children. New Online Companion includes access to StudyWare online; links to resources, additional NCLEX style questions, and presentations in PowerPoint.