Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process

Krause and Mahan's Food & the Nutrition Care Process, 16th Edition is an all-in-one resource for dietetics information, covering assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation. It includes nutrition in each stage of life, weight management, medical nutrition therapies, and the use of nutrition therapies in childhood. Pathophysiology algorithms and flow charts help understand illness, and clinical case studies translate academic knowledge into practical patient care. New Directions boxes suggest areas for further research, and Focus On boxes provide thought-provoking information on key nutrition concepts.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 07 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Krause and Mahan's Food & the Nutrition Care Process,16th Edition is an all-in-one resource for dietetics information, providing guidance on assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation throughout the life cycle. Written by a team of nutrition experts, including Janice L. Raymond and Kelly Morrow, this classic text has been trusted by nurses, nutritionists, and dieticians since 1952.

The book covers nutrition in various stages of life, weight management, medical nutrition therapies for conditions and disorders, and the use of nutrition therapies in childhood. Unique features include pathophysiology algorithms and flow charts that present the cause, pathophysiology, and medical nutrition management for various disorders, as well as clinical case studies that help translate academic knowledge into practical patient care. Sample Nutrition Diagnosis boxes present problems, their etiologies, signs and symptoms, and conclude with nutrition diagnoses, providing scenarios encountered in practice.

Clinical Insight boxes expand on the text's information, highlight new areas of focus, and contain information on studies and clinical resources. New Directions boxes suggest areas for further research in emerging areas of nutrition care. Focus On boxes provide thought-provoking information on key nutrition concepts. Summary boxes highlight CRISPR, the Indigenous food movement, hearing assessment, health disparities, and the Health At Every Size movement.

In conclusion, Krause and Mahan's Food & the Nutrition Care Process, 16th Edition is an essential resource for dietetics professionals, offering comprehensive and up-to-date information on patient care throughout the life cycle. With its insightful content, practical applications, and unique features, this book is a valuable tool for delivering optimal nutritional care and improving patient outcomes.

Weight: 2874g
Dimension: 225 x 290 x 53 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323810265
Edition number: 16 ed