Key features

• •Emphasis on clinical applications.
• •Nutrient recommendations and food label data, including updated DRIs.
• •Cautions for unregulated supplements and descriptions of interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients.
• •Life cycle approach that includes screening tools and nutritional interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and mature adults, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
• •Updated recommendations and food plans for weight control, clients with diabetes, HIV/AIDS, dysphasia, preventing heart disease, and other health concerns.
• •Useful assessment tools and tables throughout, including Food Handling Guidelines, Labeling Regulations, Research Summaries, and Wellness Tips
• •Coverage of nutria-genomics and genomics.
• •"Teamwork" exercises focusing on nutritional documentation from different care providers, including dietitians, physical therapists, and speech therapists.
• •"Dollars and Sense" feature highlighting which food costs or economic factors influence nutritional care.