Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- 13th Edition - May 17, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Joyce Ann Gilbert, Eleanor Schlenker
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 4 7 1 2 - 4
- LooseLeaf ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 1 3 8 - 8
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Master the essentials of nutrition science and patient care with this concise text! Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 13th Edition helps you understand and apply nutrition concepts in the treatment of disease, disease prevention, and life enhancement. The text is broken out into three parts: the basics of nutrients and the body, the life cycle and community nutrition, and clinical nutrition. Case studies help you determine nutritional interventions in treating both acute and chronic conditions. Written by nutrition specialists Joyce Gilbert and Eleanor D. Schlenker, this book includes the latest advances in research and evidence-based practice.
- Strong community focus includes robust coverage of health promotion, cultural competence, patient safety, lifespan, and public health issues.
- Person-centered approach helps you develop practical solutions to individual problems, based on the authors’ personal research and clinical experience.
- MyPlate for Older Adults is included, as developed by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the AARP Foundation, along with the Nestlé Mini Nutritional Assessment Scale.
- Health Promotion sections help you with nutrition education, stressing healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best medicine.
- Case studies provide opportunities for problem solving, allowing you to apply concepts to practical situations in nutrition care.
- Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize critical thinking and summarize current research findings.
- Focus on Culture boxes highlight cultural competence and the nutritional deficiencies, health problems, and appropriate interventions relating to different cultural, ethnic, racial, and age groups.
- Focus on Food Safety boxes alert you to food safety issues related to a particular nutrient, population group, or medical condition.
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine boxes offer uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common types of herbs and supplements, and potential interactions with prescription or over-the-counter medications.
- Chapter summaries and review questions reinforce your understanding of key concepts and their application.
- Key terms are identified in the text and defined on the page to help reinforce critical concepts.
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- You’ve Just Purchased More than a Textbook!
- Copyright
- Decidation
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- New to this Edition
- Personal Approach
- Acknowledgments
- PART 1: Introduction to Human Nutrition
- 1 Nutrition and Health
- Outline
- New Challenges for Health Professionals
- The Science of Nutrition
- Nutrition Policy and National Health Problems
- Nutrition Guides for Food Selection
- Bibliography
- A Safe and Healthy Food Supply
- Personal Perceptions of Food
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 2 Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
- Outline
- Human Body: The Role of Nutrition
- Importance for Health and Nutrition
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Principles of Digestion
- Movement of Food Through the Digestive Tract
- Mouth and Esophagus: Preparation and Delivery
- Stomach: Storage and Initial Digestion
- Small Intestine: Major Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
- Colon (Large Intestine): Final Absorption And Waste Elimination
- Gastrointestinal Function and Clinical Applications
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- Health Promotion
- Metabolism
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 3 Carbohydrates
- Outline
- The Nature of Carbohydrate
- Classification of Carbohydrates
- Importance of Carbohydrates
- Functions of Carbohydrates
- Recommended Intake of Carbohydrate
- Carbohydrates and Oral Health
- Imbalances in Carbohydrate Intake
- Fiber: The Nondigestible Carbohydrate
- Health Promotion
- Bibliography
- Functional Foods: Special Carbohydrate Foods
- Digestion–Absorption–Metabolism Review
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 4 Lipids
- Outline
- Lipids in Nutrition and Health
- Physical and Chemical Nature of Lipids
- Fatty Acids and Triglycerides
- Food Lipids and Health
- Lipid-Related Compounds
- Health Promotion
- Digestion–Absorption–Metabolism Review
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 5 Proteins
- Outline
- Physical and Chemical Nature of Proteins
- The Building of Proteins
- Functions of Protein
- Protein Quality
- Protein Requirements
- Protein Intake
- Health Promotion
- Bibliography
- Vegetarian Dietary Patterns
- Bibliography
- Digestion–absorption–metabolism Review
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 6 Vitamins
- Outline
- Vitamins: Essential Nutrients
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin D
- Health Promotion
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Water-Soluble Vitamins
- B Vitamins
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 7 Minerals and Water
- Outline
- Minerals in Human Nutrition
- Major Minerals
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Health Promotion
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Chloride
- Sulfur
- Essential Trace Elements
- Iron
- Iodine
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Chromium
- Selenium
- Molybdenum
- Fluoride
- Other Trace Elements
- Water and Electrolytes
- Body Water
- Water Requirements
- Forces Controlling Water Distribution
- Electrolytes and Water Balance
- Plasma Proteins and Water Balance
- Hormones and Fluid Balance
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 8 Energy Balance
- Outline
- The Human Energy System
- Total Daily Energy Expenditure
- Body Composition: Fatness and Leanness
- Health Promotion
- Fatness, Thinness, and Health
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- PART 2: Community Nutrition and the Life Cycle
- 9 Food Selection and Food Safety
- Outline
- Personal Food Selection
- The Food Environment
- Bibliography
- Expanding the Food Supply: Biotechnology and the Consumer
- Oversight of the Food Supply: Regulation and Information
- The Problem of Misinformation: Food and Health
- Food Safety and Food Processing
- Bibliography
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 10 Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating
- Outline
- Nutrition and Public Health
- The Ecology of Malnutrition: The Individual and the Environment
- Family Food Expenditures
- Health Promotion
- Community Education and Program Development
- Bibliography
- FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- FURTHER READINGS AND RESOURCES
- 11 Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
- Outline
- Maternal Nutrition and the Outcome of Pregnancy
- Health Promotion
- Nutritional Demands of Pregnancy
- Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- General Dietary Problems
- High-risk Pregnancies
- Complications of Pregnancy
- Nutrition During Lactation
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 12 Nutrition for Normal Growth and Development
- Outline
- Human Growth and Development
- Motor, Mental, and Psychosocial Development
- Nutritional Requirements for Growth
- Stages of Growth and Development: age-group Needs
- Psychosocial Development
- Infant (Birth to 1 Year)
- Bibliography
- Toddler (1–3 Years Old)
- Preschooler (3–6 Years Old)
- Bibliography
- School-age Child (6–12 Years Old)
- Adolescent
- Bibliography
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 13 Nutrition for Aging Adults
- Outline
- Adulthood: Continuing Growth and Development
- Young Adult (19–30 Years)
- Middle Adult (31–59 Years)
- Older Adult (60 Years and Older)
- Older Adults at Nutritional Risk
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions For Review
- References
- Further Readings And Resources
- 14 Nutrition and Physical Fitness
- Outline
- Physical Activity, Modern Civilization, and Chronic Disease
- Body in Motion
- Nutritional Needs During Physical Activity and Exercise
- Nutrition and Athletic Performance
- Bibliography
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- PART 3: Introduction to Clinical Nutrition
- 15 Nutrition Assessment and Nutrition Therapy in Patient Care
- Outline
- Role of Nutrition in Clinical Care
- Nutrition Screening and Assessment
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- Nutrition Diagnosis
- Nutrition Intervention: Food Plan and Management
- Evaluation: Quality Patient Care
- Telehealth Versus Telemedicine
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Further Readings and Resources
- 16 Metabolic Stress
- Outline
- NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF GENERAL SURGERY PATIENTS
- Bibliography
- NUTRITIONAL CONCERNS FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING ALIMENTARY CANAL SURGERY
- NUTRITIONAL NEEDS IN THERMAL INJURIES
- Bibliography
- HEALTH PROMOTION
- TO SUM UP
- QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
- References
- FURTHER READINGS AND RESOURCES
- 17 Drug–Nutrient Interactions
- Outline
- DRUG–NUTRIENT PROBLEMS IN MODERN MEDICINE
- DRUG EFFECTS ON FOOD AND NUTRIENTS
- FOOD AND NUTRIENT EFFECTS ON DRUGS
- Bibliography
- NUTRITION–PHARMACY TEAM
- HEALTH PROMOTION
- THE PAIN RELIEVER DOCTORS RECOMMEND MOST
- TO SUM UP
- QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
- References
- 18 Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
- Outline
- NUTRITION ASSESSMENT
- ENTERAL NUTRITION VERSUS PARENTERAL NUTRITION
- ENTERAL TUBE FEEDING IN CLINICAL NUTRITION
- ENTERAL TUBE FEEDING FORMULAS
- ENTERAL TUBE FEEDING DELIVERY SYSTEMS
- Bibliography
- MONITORING TUBE-FED PATIENTS
- PARENTERAL FEEDING IN CLINICAL NUTRITION
- PARENTERAL SOLUTIONS
- PARENTERAL NUTRITION DELIVERY SYSTEM
- HOME NUTRITION SUPPORT
- HEALTH PROMOTION
- TO SUM UP
- QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
- References
- FURTHER READINGS AND RESOURCES
- 19 Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Outline
- Digestive Process
- Problems of the Mouth And Esophagus
- Problems of the Stomach And Duodenum
- Disorders of the Small Intestine
- Disorders of the Large Intestine
- Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Accessory Organs
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions For Review
- References
- 20 Diseases of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Lungs
- Outline
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- Essential Hypertension and Vascular Disease
- Bibliography
- Pulmonary Diseases
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- 21 Diabetes Mellitus
- Outline
- Nature of Diabetes
- General Management of Diabetes
- Rationale for Diabetes Nutrition Therapy
- Implementing Nutrition Therapy
- Bibliography
- Issues Related to Medical Therapy
- Bibliography
- Management of Diabetes Nutrition Therapy
- Diabetes Education Program
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- 22 Renal Disease
- Outline
- Basic Kidney Function
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- Acute Renal Failure
- Urolithiasis (Calculi or Kidney Stones)
- Bibliography
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Resources
- Health Promotion
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- 23 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Outline
- Evolution of Hiv and the Aids Epidemic
- Medical Management
- Nutrition Therapy
- Goals of Nutrition Therapy
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- 24 Cancer
- Outline
- Process of Cancer Development
- Carcinogens and Cancer Prevention
- Public Health Guidelines for Cancer Risk Reduction
- Cancer-Related Health Disparities
- Population-Based Screening Recommendations for Cancers
- Postdiagnostic Staging of Cancers
- Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Cancer
- Treatment of Cancer
- Medical Nutrition Therapy for Patients with Cancer
- Alterations in Nutritional Status Associated with the Neoplastic Disease Process
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- To Sum Up
- Questions for Review
- References
- Appendix A. Body Mass Index (Second of Two Body Mass Index Tables)
- Appendix B. Food Sources of Oxalates
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Nuts
- Beverages
- Other
- Appendix c. Calculation Aids and Conversion Tablesa
- Metric System of Measurement
- British–American System of Measurement
- Conversions Between Measurement Systems
- Appendix D. Federal Food Assistance Programs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap; Formerly The Food Stamp Program)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Tefap)
- Child Nutrition Programs
- Nutrition Services Incentive Program (Formerly Nutrition Program For The Elderly)
- Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program(Efnep)/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (Snap-Ed)
- Further Information
- Index
- Edition: 13
- Published: May 17, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323847124
- LooseLeaf ISBN: 9780443121388
- eBook ISBN: 9780323935968
JG
Joyce Ann Gilbert
Affiliations and expertise
President and CEO Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals St. Charles, IllinoisES
Eleanor Schlenker
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Extension Specialist, Emerita Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia