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Advancing Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition E-Book, 1st Edition

Advancing Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition E-Book
Authors :
Anne Payne & Helen M. Barker
Date of Publication: 05/2011
This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. Th ...view more

This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail.

There is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas:

  • The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients
  • Drug nutrient interactions
  • Food allergy – allergy and intolerance
  • Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Thermal injury
  • Nutrition and liver disease
  • HIV
  • Palliative care
  • Renal disease
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Stroke
  • Neurological conditions
  • Mental health.

Each chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.

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This book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail.

There is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas:

  • The control of food intake and absorption of nutrients
  • Drug nutrient interactions
  • Food allergy – allergy and intolerance
  • Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer
  • Short bowel syndrome
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Thermal injury
  • Nutrition and liver disease
  • HIV
  • Palliative care
  • Renal disease
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Stroke
  • Neurological conditions
  • Mental health.

Each chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.


Key Features

Each clinical chapter follows a standard structure:

  • Learning objectives
  • Key points summarise important aspects
  • Case studies with questions and answers help link theory to practice
  • References and further reading suggestions encourage wider research.

Author Information
Edited by Anne Payne, BSc PhD RD, Academic Lead for Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK and Helen M. Barker, BSc MPH PGCE RD, Associate Head, Department of Physiotherapy and Dietetics, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Coventry, Coventry, UK