Essentials of Life Cycle Nutrition

by Judith Sharlin, Sari Edelstein

Overview

Essentials of Life Cycle Nutrition is a more basic version of the author’s larger text, Nutrition in the Life Cycle: An Evidenced-Based Approach, without the high-level research basics more appropriate for advanced nutrition courses. It covers nutrition requirements through out the life span, with a special emphasis on both pregnancy and end of life issues. Including over 100 illustrations, photos and tables, Essentials provides a look into contemporary nutritional issues such as pediatric vegetarianism, childhood obesity, diabetes, eating disorders, chronic disease, pharmacologic considerations, physical activity and weight management, and unique nutrition needs in the older adult. The text also provides a full spectrum of the nutritional guidelines to begin the solid preparation needed for a career in practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763777920
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	02/18/2010
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	345
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Senior Lecturer, Simmons College


Professor, Retired, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Simmons College

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Nutrition Requirements During Pregnancy
Chapter 2 Normal Infant Nutrition
Chapter 3 Normal Nutrition for Toddler Through School-Aged Children and the Role of Parents in Promoting Healthy Nutrition in Early Childhood
Chapter 4 Normal Adolescent Nutrition
Chapter 5 Special Topics in Prenatal and Infant Nutrition: Failure to Thrive
Chapter 6 Special Topics in Toddler and Preschool Nutrition: Vitamins and Minerals in Childhood
Chapter 7 Special Topics in School-Aged Nutrition: Pediatric Vegetarianism and Childhood Overweight
Chapter 8 Special Topics in Preadolescence and Adolescent Nutrition: Dietary Guidelines for Athletes, Pediatric Diabetes, and Disordered Eating
Chapter 9 Special Topics in Adult Nutrition: Chronic Disease Nutritional Assessment
Chapter 10 Special Topics in Adults and Chronic Diseases: Nutrition and Public Health
Chapter 11 Special Topics in Adult Nutrition: Physical Activity and Weight Management
Chapter 12 Special Topics in Nutrition and the Older Adult: Diet, Life-Style, Disease, and Pharmacologic Considerations
Chapter 13 Special Topics in Age-Related Risks: Unique Nutrition Issue s in the Older Adult
Chapter 14 Special Topics Related to the Registered Dietitian and Older Adults: Roles and Responsibilities of the Registered Dietitian in Long-Term Care
Chapter 15 Special Topics in Nutrition and Ethics: Nutritional and Ethical Issue s at the End of Life
Appendix 1 Appendix 1
Appendix 2 Appendix 2
Appendix 3 Appendix 3

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Amy Hess Fischl, MS RDN LDN BC-ADM CDCES(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This book covers all aspects of life cycle nutrition for dietetic professionals as well as other interested healthcare professionals. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose: It is intended as a comprehensive reference and teaching tool for dietetics students as well as practicing dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
Audience: While all healthcare professionals can use this book, dietetics professionals have the greatest need for this information.
Features: The book is separated into two sections: prenatal through adolescence, and adulthood. The first section has some excellent additions to this edition, among them pediatric vegetarianism and childhood overweight. Chapters include an outline, objectives, learning points, key definitions in the margins, and website references for more in-depth information. Additional features include evidence-based practice and clinical studies that have been conducted on the various topics. The authors use the American Dietetic Association's Evidence Analysis Library for a multitude of topics. Case studies and critical thinking questions reinforce the material. Chapters also stress the importance of understanding the needs of public health nutrition, which drives home the point that, while dietetics professionals are the experts on nutrition, all healthcare professionals have an integral role in the dissemination of key nutrition topics.
Assessment: This is an excellent reference for healthcare professionals as well as students who already have a good understanding of nutrition. The third edition provides a needed update.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This book covers all aspects of life cycle nutrition for dietetic professionals as well as other interested healthcare professionals. The previous edition was published in 2002.
Purpose: It is intended as a comprehensive reference and teaching tool for dietetics students as well as practicing dietitians and other healthcare professionals.
Audience: While all healthcare professionals can use this book, dietetics professionals have the greatest need for this information.
Features: The book is separated into two sections: prenatal through adolescence, and adulthood. The first section has some excellent additions to this edition, among them pediatric vegetarianism and childhood overweight. Chapters include an outline, objectives, learning points, key definitions in the margins, and website references for more in-depth information. Additional features include evidence-based practice and clinical studies that have been conducted on the various topics. The authors use the American Dietetic Association's Evidence Analysis Library for a multitude of topics. Case studies and critical thinking questions reinforce the material. Chapters also stress the importance of understanding the needs of public health nutrition, which drives home the point that, while dietetics professionals are the experts on nutrition, all healthcare professionals have an integral role in the dissemination of key nutrition topics.
Assessment: This is an excellent reference for healthcare professionals as well as students who already have a good understanding of nutrition. The third edition provides a needed update.