Full Description
This manual is a one-step resource that contains a compilation of facts designed to assist the healthcare professional in delivering nutritional therapy to patients in both ambulatory and hospital settings. Organized in outline format the chapters follow specific topics including: general principles and nutritional recommendations for adults; individual components of nutritional therapy and delivery techniques; and specific metabolic disorders. This edition includes a new chapter on alternative nutritional therapy which reviews the information on approved nutritional supplements. Appendices include commonly used formulas, the newly revised Recommended Daily Intakes, diet lists for office use, and an explanation of food labels.