Nutrition For The Older Adult

Format: Hardback
Length: 568 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2019
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

The Third Edition of Nutrition for the Older Adult, an essential resource for students in the fields of nutrition, nursing, public health, and gerontology, has been updated to the latest data and expert information. Designed for the undergraduate, the text begins by covering the basics, including the demographics of aging, physiology of aging, and vitamin and mineral requirements for older adults. It then delves into clinical considerations, including the nutritional implications of diseases and conditions common among older adults. Additional coverage includes nutritional assessment, pharmacology, nutritional support, and much more.

With new pedagogical features, along with revamped end-of-chapter activities and questions, Nutrition for the Older Adult is an essential resource for students in the fields of nutrition, nursing, public health, and gerontology.

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Weight: 1102g
Dimension: 219 x 276 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781284149005
Edition number: 3 Revised edition