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Foundations and Clinical Applications of Nutrition: A Nursing Approach
Grodner, Michele
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780323017251 Category: Nursing: Diet & Nutrition Affiliation: William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 10.8 x 1.3 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
Foundations and Clinical Applications of Nutrition: A Nursing Approach approaches the study of nutrition and diet therapy from the personal and professional perspective of nursing students. It emphasizes the role of nursing in health promotion and primary prevention, as well as in medical nutrition therapy. Skills essential for nursing professionals are emphasized for implementation and education of patients and clients about prescribed dietary patterns. A special feature entitled The Nursing Approach ends each chapter, demonstrating the continual application of the nursing process to each content area, and nursing-related content is integrated throughout the text. Key Features Margin definitions and margin notes provide further understanding of chapter content, as well as practical teaching tips for use with clients/patients. Life Span Approach icons highlight age-related variations that require modification of assessment and teaching. Teaching Tool boxes provide practical approaches to teaching clients about nutrient and medical nutrition therapy. When appropriate, specific issues of literacy such as strategies for enhancing patient education for those with low literacy skills are also presented in these boxes. Myth boxes provide a basis for eliminating misconceptions about nutrition and health by clarifying the facts. Health Debate boxes encourage students to develop their own opinions on controversial health issues. Social Issue boxes explore ethical, social, and community concerns on local, national, and international levels to emphasize the various influences on health and wellness. Cultural Considerations boxes and a cultural sensitivity approach include ethnic food pyramids and highlight multicultural issues to help students approach, interview, and assess patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Toward a Positive Nutrition Lifestyle sections in numerous chapters feature psychosocial strategies to support behavi
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