Author : Juanita Archibald Eagles
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Handbook of Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition by : Juanita Archibald Eagles
Download or read book Handbook of Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition written by Juanita Archibald Eagles and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Information on normal nutrition as well as basic principles for the use of therapeutic nutrition in health care and presented in a text for students of nursing and other health occupations. The relationship of normal nutrient requirements and therapeutic diets is examined; the importance of nutrition to health is emphasized throughout. The first section of the text discusses factors influencing food habits, nutrition assessment, and common nutrition problems of Americans; standard hospital diets are described. The second section considers needs for energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water, both in normal and therapeutic situations. The final section explores healthy food patterns, common health problems in which diet is a contributing factor, and concepts for the teaching of nutrition to clients. Appendices include a sample dietary recall questionnaire, desirable weight tables, food exchange lists, food composition tables, and Recommended Dietary Allowances.