Completely revised with new chapters and sections covering everything the health-care provider needs to know when working with the older adult either at home or in nursing and long-term care facilities. Chapters cover factors affecting nutrition, nutrition and disease, nutritional assessment, dining challenges and regulatory compliance. This scientifically sound and practical resource for new and experienced nutrition professionals includes new forms, resources, the food guide pyramid for older adults and an index of tales.
Organized according to the Nutrition Care Process, this guide provides assessment and intervention tools, sample PES statements and guidance on the RDN's scope of practice. Pharmacotherapy and nutrition support information, nutrition education topics, and advice on coordination of care are addressed. Covers care inside the hospital as well as in outpatient settings.
"A comprehensive reference for professionals providing up-to-date oncology nutrition practice recommendations, the latest nutrition assessment tools, current knowledge, and support and resources"--
The latest edition of this rapid-access resource for busy nutritionists and dieticians continues its tradition as a concise, yet comprehensive reference for nutrition-based care of diseases. It includes proven care plans flexible enough for any setting - from hospitals and ambulatory centers, to private practices and home care. Updated to include a full appendix on the use of herbs, botanicals and dietary supplements, it is also the ideal supplementary text to labs and for clinical rotations.
***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Registered Dietitian Exam Secrets helps you ace the Registered Dietitian Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Registered Dietitian Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Registered Dietitian Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Dietitian Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive Nutrition review including: Key Nutrients, Water Key Points, Protein Key Points, Mineral Key Points, Major Minerals, Water Soluble Vitamins, Fat Soluble Vitamins, Carboydrates Key Points, Fat Key Points, Age Range Nutritional Considerations; A comprehensive Dietitian review including: Key Diseases/Conditions, Endocrine Review, Food Microbiology, Energy Requirements, Key Compounds, Protein Fact Sheet, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Carbohydrate Fact Sheet, Egg Basics, Liver Function, Kidney And Urinary System, Pregnancy And Lactation, Transitioning To Finger Foods, Antioxidants And Health, Vegetarian Diets, Nutritional Concerns, Osteoporosis, Lactose Intolerance, Milk Allergy, Additives, Meat Storage Guidelines, Kinds Of Cheese, A Hard Look At Lipids, Recommended Dietary Allowances RDAs, Food For Thought, Required Grade Groups, Menu Planning Systems, Nutrients For The Growing Years, Assessments, National School Lunch Act, Food borne Illness, Sweeteners, The Food And Nutrition Information Center (FNIC), USDA Grading System, Yield Grades, OSHA, JCAHO, Healthy People 2010, Food Surveys Research Group, HACCP, Food Delivery, and much more...
This long-standing and renowned reference for both the seasoned and novice sports dietitian thoroughly explores all areas of nutrition for sports and fitness. Now in full colour, it also serves as an excellent text for sports nutrition courses and a study aid for the CSSD specialty exam.
DTR Exam Study Guide: Review Book for the Dietetic Technician, Registered Exam Developed for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the DTR Exam, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction to the DTR Exam -Nutrition Science and Care for Individuals and Groups -Food Science and Food Service -Management of Food and Nutrition Services -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Each section of the test has a comprehensive review that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the DTR Exam. The practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Anyone planning to take the DTR Exam should take advantage of the review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this study guide.