This resource provides a comprehensive introduction to nutrition, from the fundamentals of healthy eating and nutrient metabolism to the role of nutrition in health promotion and disease management. Readers will explore macronutrients, micronutrients, energy balance, cultural influences on food choices, and nutritional needs across the lifespan, while developing an understanding of evidence-based dietary recommendations. The text also examines the essential role of nutrition in clinical practice, including nutritional assessment, enteral and parenteral feeding, critical care, and medical nutrition therapy for a variety of chronic and acute health conditions.
Unit 1: Foundations of Nutrition
Chapter 1: Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Unit 2: Macronutrients and Energy Balance
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Chapter 3: Protein
Chapter 4: Lipids
Chapter 5: Energy Balance
Unit 3: Micronutrients and Water
Chapter 6: Vitamins and Minerals
Unit 4: Nutrition, Health Promotion, and Consumer Concerns
Chapter 7: Food and Supplement Labeling: Understanding Consumer Perspectives and Priorities
Chapter 8: Cultural and Religious Influences on Food and Nutrition
Unit 5: Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Chapter 9: Maternity Nutrition: Supporting Maternal Health and Fetal Development
Chapter 10: Lifestyle Nutrition for the Pediatric Population
Chapter 11: Lifestyle Nutrition for the Geriatric Population
Unit 6: Nutrition in Clinical Practice: Core Concepts
Chapter 12: Hospital Nutrition: Assessing Nutritional Risk and Implementing Patient Feeding Strategies
Chapter 13: Nutrition Beyond the Mouth: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Chapter 14: Critical Illness
Unit 7: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Chapter 15: Nutritional Support for Patients with Obesity and Eating Disorders
Chapter 16: Nutritional Support for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 17: Nutritional Support for Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
Chapter 18: Nutritional Support for Patients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 19: Nutritional Support for Patients with Gastrointestinal Conditions
Chapter 20: Nutrition Support for Patients With Oncology and HIV/AIDS
