Clinical nutrition in gastrointestinal disease
By: [edited by] Alan Buchman.
Contributors: Buchman, Alan.
Publisher: SLACK
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Thorofare, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 674
ISBN-13: 9781556426971
Subjects: Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects.; Gastrointestinal  system -- Diseases -- Diet therapy.; Diet therapy.; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- diet therapy.; Nutrition Disorders -- diet therapy.; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- complications.; Nutrition Therapy -- methods.
Description: Provides a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary elements and principles of nutrition. With more than 100 images and 180 tables, this unique and comprehensive text provides essential information to optimally and successfully manage patients. Some topics covered include: Nutritional assessment; Nutrition in critical care; Nutritional support; Management of intestinal failure; and, Obesity. Some gastrointestinal diseases covered include: Inflammatory bowel disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Colon cancer; Pancreatititis; Heptic failure; and, Celiac sprue.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.