Its integrated, case-based approach offers a complete perspective on the medical and nutritional implications of various clinical scenarios, with emphasis on management of disease and prevention. Medical Nutrition and Disease is the first book of its kind to provide essential information to aid in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with common medical conditions. Students are required to read the material during courses such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Introduction to Clinical Medicine during the first year of medical school, and Pathophysiology during the second year of medical school, as well as during the clinical clerkships. Every module and case has been co-written by these clinical faculty who have worked together to present a unique perspective, the medical as well as the nutritional implications of various clinical scenarios. The book introduces basic nutrition concepts including fundamentals of nutrition assessment, vitamins and minerals in health and disease, nutrition during the life-cycle, followed by the nutritional management of various diseases as well as the coverage of enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Clinical cases reinforce the material, providing a practical approach to patient care.
This approach works very well for individuals teaching nutrition in a variety of settings including undergraduate and graduate dietetic, medical, nursing, and physician assistant education programs, as well as adult learners who desire to advance their knowledge and skills in nutrition on their own. The Book Medical students and residents of Philadelphia may purchase the book at Dolby's Book Store, located at 3724 Spruce Street. Others interested in purchasing the book may order it directly from the publisher via telephone, fax, or the publisher's World Wide Web site. 216 West Jackson Blvd Chicago, Il. There is no additional charge for credits.