Book : Clinical Nutrition For Dummies - Rovito, Michael J.

-Titulo Original : Clinical Nutrition For Dummies

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For Dummies

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Get up to date on clinical nutrition for school, work, or your own health From the proper function of the major organs and the role that proper nutrition plays in their functioning, to a breakdown of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, Clinical Nutrition For Dummies provides you with the easy-to-read guide you need to immerse yourself in the subject! Written in the fun style that the For Dummies series has become known for, the book is perfect for students in the wide variety of fields that require an in-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, or for those who want to improve their own lives through better nutrition. Dive right into the book for an exploration of the chemical and functional components of food, how to properly assess your nutritional intake, the changing face of nutrition throughout the human lifespan, and so much more! This handy resource offers a wealth of information, and specifically addresses the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics that promise to make the study of clinical nutrition more important than ever. Includes a complete breakdown of the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases. Explores the nutritional requirements at various life stages, from pediatric through geriatric Features information on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy Shares tips for modifying dietary intake and health behavior theory, along with properly communicating health information Clinical Nutrition For Dummies is your complete, fun guide to the topic of nutrition-dive in today to get started on the pathway to mastering this increasingly important subject. From the Inside Flap Learn to: Appreciate the relationship between food and a healthy body Navigate nutrition across the lifecycle Change your diet for maximum health Score your highest in your clinical nutrition course The complete and easy-to-use guide to clinical nutrition Whether you’re a student of clinical nutrition or a nutrition enthusiast, this book has what you need! Dive right in to discover the chemical and functional components of food, how to assess nutrition, details on nutrition throughout one’s lifespan, and more. Open up this comprehensive resource to get started mastering your clinical nutrition course! An apple a day - find out how proper nutrition can be a powerful preventative tool and how to improve your diet You are what you eat - discover how the foods you eat can increase or decrease your risk of developing the most common illnesses and diseases Observing obesity - understand the ramifications of obesity for your health Discussing diabetes - get the facts on diabetes, including the dietary changes that can keep the disease at bay Those organs are major - uncover how nutrition affects body systems, from the cardiovascular system to the endocrine, pulmonary, and excretory systems Nutrition for life - find out how to ensure that you get proper nutrition at each stage of life Modifying health behaviors - figure out how to effectively communicate health information to spur others to adopt healthier behaviors Open the book and find: A primer on general nutrition and worldwide wellness The lowdown on the major organ systems Details on nutrition during pregnancy How to manage nutrition throughout the different stages of life Tips on modifying health behaviors How diet plays into disease prevention Ten careers for students of clinical nutrition From the Back Cover Learn to: Appreciate the relationship between food and a healthy body Navigate nutrition across the lifecycle Change your diet for maximum health Score your highest in your clinical nutrition course The complete and easy-to-use guide to clinical nutrition Whether you’re a student of clinical nutrition or a nutrition enthusiast, this book has what you need! Dive right in to discover the chemical and functional components of food, how to assess nutrition, details on nutrition throughout one’s lifespa