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Wolters Kluwer | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Manual Of Nutritional Therapeutics 6Th Edition by Alpers
Optimize your patients’ nutrition!
“Manual of nutritional therapeutics, 6/e” coauthored by three physicians and a dietitian, this quick-reference manual provides practical, state-of-the-art, evidence-based nutrition recommendations for healthy adults, hospitalized patients, and people with a full range of health conditions. It’s an ideal source to help you meet the nutrition needs of every patient.
Effectively counsel healthy patients with nutrition recommendations for both young and older adults, and provide specific guidance for patients who are pregnant or lactating.
Find information on individual nutrients (e.g. vitamin D, iron), contained in a dedicated section covering nutrient components.
Get detailed guidance with separate chapters on Protein and Calories, Vitamins, Minerals, and Dietary Supplements.
Access advice specific for metabolic disorders (diabetes, dyslipidemia, and renal disease), for obesity, and for chronic wasting diseases (cancer, AIDS).
Make informed decisions on enteral and parenteral nutritional therapy.