Nutrition Through the Life Cycle,
6th Edition

Judith E. Brown

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle
ISBN-13: 9781305628007
Copyright 2017 | Published
624 pages | List Price: USD $231.95

Understand how diet impacts your health with NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE, Sixth Edition! Based on the latest research available, this text explores the many ways nutrition impacts your growth, development, and normal functioning as you progress through each stage of life, along with some common ailments that can result from nutritional deficits. Packed with current research and resources to help you build your knowledge base, the text alternates between “normal” nutrition and clinical applications, to address each life stage completely. NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE, Sixth Edition also shares insights of expert authors -– from registered dietitians and other clinical professionals to teachers and researchers -- to help you grasp major concepts and see the truly critical role of nutrition in human health today. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

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1. Nutrition Basics.
2. Preconception Nutrition.
3. Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
4. Nutrition During Pregnancy.
5. Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions.
6. Nutrition During Lactation.
7. Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions.
8. Infant Nutrition.
9. Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
10. Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition.
11. Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
12. Child and Preadolescent Nutrition.
13. Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
14. Adolescent Nutrition.
15. Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
16. Adult Nutrition.
17. Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions.
18. Nutrition and Older Adults.
19. Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions.
Answers to Review Questions.
Appendix A: Summary of Research of Effects of Exercise Activities on Health of Older Adults.
Appendix B: Body Mass Index (BMI).
References.
Glossary.
Index.

  • Judith E. Brown

    Judith E. Brown is a nutrition researcher, writer and speaker who provides consultation services to the food and pharmaceutical industries as well as government health programs. As a professor emeritus of the Division of Epidemiology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Minnesota, she successfully obtained and completed large, competitively funded research grants related to nutrition and health. Her areas of expertise include scientific advising on new product development, advising on product evaluation studies, public speaking to professional groups, consumer-oriented publications on topics specific to health and nutrition, and expert opinion papers on safety and efficacy of nutrients, neutraceuticals and fortified products. Dr. Brown has more than 30 years of instructional experience in the field of nutrition and has written more than 100 research articles for publication. An avid researcher and an exceptional writer and teacher, she is one of the most influential and respected authors in the field.

  • Bold Advances: Now in full color, the sixth edition of NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE has been thoroughly updated throughout, reflecting the latest research in nutrition, as well as the United States Dietary Guidelines for 2015.

  • Flexible Tools: Designed for the modern age, MindTap is the customizable, online solution that allows you to mold your class and content around your specific course requirements and student needs.

  • Vibrant Visuals: Now in full color, the sixth edition of NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE adds visual interest to every page, making topics more memorable and easier to grasp.

  • Current Guidelines: Fully updated with the latest research in nutrition, this text includes and correlates with all new, 2015 United States Dietary Guidelines -- so you’re always up to date.

  • MindTap® Resources: New to the sixth edition, MindTap® is an online tool that lets you create study guides based on your own notes and highlights in the eBook, quiz yourself with built-in self-testing, or even listen to the chapters via the ReadSpeaker app!

  • ADA Process Standards: Leveraging process standards from the American Dietetic Association, the sixth edition emphasizes the importance and impacts of electronic medical records, evidence-based health care services, and standardization of care delivery in clinical nutrition care practice, and includes expanded coverage of nutrition assessments in every chapter.

  • Expert Team: NUTRITION TROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE, Sixth Edition taps into the minds of professionals on the forefront of teaching, research, and clinical practice to explore and explain nutrition during each phase of the life cycle.

  • Layered Approach: Each life cycle phase starts with a base chapter on nutrition fundamentals, and then moves to a deeper level to discuss conditions and interventions in the following chapter.

  • Opening Tidbits: "Key Nutrition Concepts" kick off each chapter to pique interest in the coming topics and preview the material for better retention.

  • Case Focus: Emphasizing clinical and real-world practice, the case studies featured throughout the text illustrate the “how to” instruction that makes complex nutritional concepts easier to understand, retain, and emulate in the workplace.

  • Tangible Differences: Tables and illustrations in the text correlate with key concepts as they are presented, making abstract ideas easy to visualize at greater depth, while serving as a key resource for reference and self-testing.

  • Margin Terms: Key words and their definitions highlighted in the margins draw attention to important topics in the course and the changing field of nutrition.

  • ADA Process Standards: Emphasizing the nutrition care process standards developed by the American Dietetic Association, this text illustrates the changing practice of dietetics with more coverage of nutrition assessments in every chapter, as well as discussions on the impacts of electronic medical records, evidence-based health care services, and standardization of care.

  • Revealing Starts: "Chapter Outline" and "Key Nutrition Concepts" at the beginning of each chapter pique your interest in essential topics and prepare you for what’s to come.

  • Research Opportunities: In-chapter resources offer additional research topics and where to find them online, highlighting new and exciting paths to discovery.

  • Practical Focus: Case studies featured throughout the text illustrate theories in practice, helping you relate complex nutritional concepts to clinical practice and real life.

  • Better Prep: Tables and illustrations align with narrative content throughout the text making it easier to review and prepare for class discussions and exams.

  • Key Terms: Margin definitions focus your attention on the must-know terms and their definitions on every page.

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