By Lisa Hark, PhD, RD, Darwin Deen, MD, MS, and Gail Morrison, MD. Fifth Edition.
An ideal companion to nutrition programs in medical and dietetic departments, as well as a companion for clinicians seeking professional development. Case-based approach provides an excellent teaching tool and good experience of clinical scenarios likely to be encountered in clinical practice. Professionals will learn how to diagnose and manage nutritional problems, integrate nutrition into their clinical practice, and answer patients’ most common questions. This edition has been fully updated in line with the latest evidence-base, includes five brand new cases, and new perspectives from the interprofessional team. Includes learning objectives boxes, and references to help prepare for courses and certifying exams and earn continuing education credits for the ADA. 592 pages, 6-1/2 in. x 9-3/4 in. Softcover. Copyright 2014.