Medical Nutrition and Disease: A Case-Based Approach

by Lisa Hark, Gail Morrison

Written for medical, nursing and physician assistant students, residents, dietetic interns, and health professionals in practice, Medical Nutrition and Disease: A Case-Based Approach, 4th Edition, is a practical guide to the role of nutrition in everyday clinical practice. The new edition of this best-selling text has been updated by nationally recognized nutritionists and physicians who teach nutrition in medical schools and residency programs.
Key features include:
• 24 clinical cases simulating actual patient work-ups to reinforce the material
• Updated multiple choice review questions which allow readers to test their knowledge and prepare for courses, certifying exams, and earn C.E. credits
• Two new chapters: Vitamins and Minerals and Cancer Prevention
• Four new cases: Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, and Sleep Apnea Moving from the fundamentals of nutrition assessment and vitamins to more specific chapters on pathophysiology of chronic diseases to oncology and nutrition support, this book teaches you how to diagnose and manage nutritional problems, integrate nutrition into your clinical practice, and answer patients’ most common questions. In addition, registered dieticians can earn 45 C.E. credits from the American Dietetic Association by successfully completing the multiple choice questions included in the book. Everything has been pre-approved, there are no additional fees.

568 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 1996

Reviews

[Khalilah Sharp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Offers a case study approach on how nutrition plays a role in every day medical practices. I used this book as a resource when completing my clinical rotation during dietetic internship. Great Medical nutrition therapy book.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still currently reading this book as part of continuing education course. Great for medical personnel who want to learn more about nutrition. Great read.