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Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,Used
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Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Adult Primary Care category. Learn the latest nutrition and diet therapies for treating common diseases. Williams' Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 12th Edition offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to provide effective patient care. It addresses nutrition across the lifespan and includes the 2015 Dietary Goals for Americans as well as MyPlate for Older Adults. This exceptionally readerfriendly text features evidencebased information, realworld case scenarios, colorful illustrations, boxes, and tables to help you learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. Strong community focus is threaded throughout with robust coverage of health promotion, cultural competence, patient safety, lifespan, and public health issues. Focus on Culture boxes introduce you to cultural competence and the special nutritional needs, health problems, and appropriate interventions applicable to different cultural, ethnic, racial and age groups. Focus on Food Safety boxesalert you to food safety issues related to a particular nutrient, age group, or medical condition. Health Promotion section devoted solely to health promotion and wellnessstresses healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best 'medicine.' DietMedication Interactions boxesprovide dietwarnings related to specific prescription drugs. EvidenceBased Practice boxes summarize current research findings. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) boxesoffer uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common types of herbs and supplements and potential interactions with prescription or overthecounter medications. Perspective in Practice boxes supply you with practice elements for nutrition education. Key terms identified in the text and defined on the page help reinforce critical concepts. NEW! Includes the 2015 Dietary Goals for Americans which covers the latest guidelines and medications. NEW! MyPlate for Older Adults developed by the Tufts University Human Research Center on Aging and the AARP Foundation replaces former Food Guide Pyramid. NEW! Newlyapproved Nutrition Labeling Guidelines incorporated into text along with the latest medications, research findings, and clinical treatment therapies. NEW! New and refreshed case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, 'reallife' scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications. NEW! Expanded coverage of health promotion includes strategies for implementation. NEW! New coverage of text messages for nutrition and health information includes what to watch out for when visiting healthrelated web sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy'? A: The book provides a comprehensive foundation in nutrition and diet therapy, emphasizing effective patient care for treating common diseases throughout the lifespan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Eleanor Schlenker, PhD, RDN, who brings expertise in nutrition and dietetics.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 12th edition of 'Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy', published on October 9, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 520 pages.
- Q: What kind of illustrations and features can I expect in this book? A: The book includes colorful illustrations, real-world case scenarios, and various boxes and tables that present key concepts and evidence-based information.
- Q: Does this book cover the latest dietary guidelines? A: Yes, it includes the 2015 Dietary Goals for Americans and MyPlate for Older Adults, which provides updated nutrition guidance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in nutrition? A: Yes, it is reader-friendly and designed to provide a solid foundation in nutrition principles, making it suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer for cultural competence? A: The book includes 'Focus on Culture' boxes that address the nutritional needs and health issues of different cultural, ethnic, and age groups.
- Q: Are there any sections dedicated to health promotion? A: Yes, there is a section devoted to health promotion and wellness, emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices and prevention.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and portable for readers.