This textbook is an essential resource that contains six chapters of introductory nutrition concepts. It draws you into the real world of work in Medical Nutrition Therapy with nine chapters that cover how to gather, use and apply nutrition data. Three additional chapters cover the unique challenge of providing nutrition education and participating in regulatory agency surveys. Over 500 pages, copyright 2012.
Chapter 1 Document Food Preferences and Customs
Chapter 2 Identify Nutrition Concepts
Chapter 3 Use Basic Nutrition Principles
Chapter 4 Describe the Process of Digestion
Chapter 5 Determine Basic Concepts of Medical Nutrition Therapy
Chapter 6 Explore Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 7 Document Nutritional Information in Medical Records
Chapter 8 Interview Clients for Nutrition Related Information
Chapter 9 Conduct Routine Nutrition Screening
Chapter 10 Utilize Nutrient Intake, Such as Calories and Sodium
Chapter 11 Identify Nutrition Problems and Resident Rights
Chapter 12 Implement Diet Plans or Menus Using Appropriate Modifications
Chapter 13 Implement Physician’s Dietary Orders
Chapter 14 Apply Standard Nutrition Care Procedures
Chapter 15 Review Effectiveness of Nutrition Care Plan
Chapter 16 Help Clients Choose Foods from Selective Menus
Chapter 17 Conduct Nutrition Education
Chapter 18 Participate in Regulatory Agency Surveys
Appendix
A Textbook References/Resources
B Table of Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Adequate Intakes (AI) for Vitamins and Minerals
C Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes
D Chart of Carbohydrate Serving Choices
E Food Sources of Potassium
F List of Fatty Acids in Fats/Oils
G List of Essential & Nonessential Amino Acids
H Chart to Convert Pounds to Kilograms
I Complete Glossary