Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice/ Susan G. Dudek

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
UNIT ONE :PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION
1. Nutrition in health and health care --
2. Carbohydrates --
3. Protein --
4. Lipids --
5. Vitamins --
6. Water and minerals --
7. Energy balance --
UNIT TWO: NUTRITION IN HEALTH PROMOTION
8. Guidelines for healthy eating --
9. Consumer issues --
10. Cultural and religious influences on food and nutrition --
11. Healthy eating for healthy babies --
12. Nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents --
13. Nutrition for older adults --
UNIT THREE: NUTRITION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
14. Hospital nutrition : defining nutrition risk and feeding patients --
15. Nutrition for obesity and eating disorders --
16. Nutrition for patients with metabolic or respiratory stress --
17. Nutrition for patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders --
18. Nutrition for patients with disorders of the lower GI tract and accessory organs --
19. Nutrition for patients with diabetes mellitus --
20. Nutrition for patients with cardiovascular disorders --
21. Nutrition for patients with kidney disorders --
22. Nutrition for patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS.

A strong foundation in nutrition is needed for effective nursing practice.Reflecting the latest evidence-based practice and nutrition recommendations, this 8th Edition of Susan Dudek's highly respected text maintains its focus on all steps of the nursing care process, from assessment and nursing diagnoses to implementation and evaluation.