Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy
by Staci Nix
16th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323653763 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323674560 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 16th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 560 |
Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 16th Edition, is a textbook designed to connect fundamental nutritional concepts with practical healthcare applications. Written in a conversational style and supported by vivid illustrations, the text assists readers in making informed decisions about patient care.
The volume explores principles of nutrition science, human growth and development, community nutrition, and clinical diet therapy. Chapters examine essential nutrient functions while introducing therapeutic nutritional approaches used to support overall health and wellness.
Intended for students in LPN and LVN programs, the textbook integrates Next Generation NCLEX-style case studies and practice questions both in the text and online to support clinical problem solving.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Food, Nutrition, and Health
Chapter 2: Carbohydrates
Chapter 3: Fats
Chapter 4: Proteins
Chapter 5: Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism
Chapter 6: Energy Balance
Chapter 7: Vitamins
Chapter 8: Minerals
Chapter 9: Water and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 10: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation
Chapter 11: Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Chapter 12: Nutrition for Adults: The Early, Middle, and Later Years
Chapter 13: Community Food Supply and Health
Chapter 14: Food Habits and Cultural Patterns
Chapter 15: Weight Management
Chapter 16: Nutrition and Physical Fitness
Chapter 17: Nutritional Care
Chapter 18: Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems
Chapter 19: Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension
Chapter 20: Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 21: Kidney Disease
Chapter 22: Surgery and Nutritional Support
Chapter 23: Nutritional Support in Cancer and AIDS
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