Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition: with Infotrac - Hardcover

"The chapters were written at an appropriate level for our students. The material provided an adequate amount of information for students." "I especially like the inclusion of the case studies. These are very helpful in allowing the students to apply the information covered in class." "The chapters appeared to cover all key concepts and would meet the competencies set forth for the class. I saw no topics that were missing or extraneous." "In reviewing chapters 19 and 20, once again, I am impressed with the abilities of the authors to cover necessary information in a way that captures one's attention."

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Seventh Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of both "normal" nutrition, such as digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition, as well as "clinical" nutrition related to diseases, such as nutrition and gastrointestinal, liver, and cardiovascular diseases. The text also incorporates a number of learning tools designed to help students both retain the information and apply their knowledge so they are better prepared to work in a clinical setting. Features include case studies, "How To" boxes with examples of problem-solving in real world situations, and study questions that further conceptual understanding of the material. Regardless of the students' course background, the text is organized and written in a clear, easy to follow format that will engage and enable them to be actively involved in the field of nutrition.