Krause's Food and the Nutrition Care Process 14e

trusted classic for over 50 years, Krause뭩 Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 14th Edition presents the most
cutting-edge and up-to-date dietetics content available in this ever-changing field. Nicknamed the "nutrition bible",
students and practitioners alike turn to its current, comprehensive content, engaging pedagogy and design, and logical
presentation of information. This new edition includes the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, more visuals, and
highlighted Clinical Case Studies, Clinical Insights, and Clinical Applications boxes that help translate scientific
knowledge into practical patient care. Written by nearly 50 nationally recognized writers, researchers, and
practitioners, it covers nutrition assessment and intervention, the nutritional needs of individuals in different
stages of the life cycle, nutrition for health and fitness, and medical nutrition therapy.
뷒uthored by clinical specialists, ensuring in-depth coverage with many practical and evidence-based recommendations.
뷨ample Nutrition Diagnosis boxes present a problem, its etiology, and its signs and symptoms before concluding with a
sample nutrition diagnosis, providing both students and practitioners with real-life scenarios they may encounter in
practice.
뷫NIQUE! Pathophysiology algorithms present the cause, pathophysiology, and medical nutrition management for a variety
of disorders and conditions to help you provide optimal nutritional care.

뷖hapters on nutrition in each of the life cycle phases, include:

뷣utrition in Pregnancy and Lactation
뷣utrition in Infancy
뷣utrition in Childhood
뷣utrition in Adolescence
뷣utrition in the Adult Years
뷣utrition in Aging

뷚ocus On boxes provide thought-provoking information on key concepts for well-rounded study and further discussion
within the classroom.
뷣ew Directions boxes point you toward additional research on emerging areas in nutrition therapy.
뷖linical Insight boxes expand on clinical information, highlight areas that may go unnoticed, and contain clinical
resources for students and practitioners.
뷖hapters on the nutritional care of the low-birth-weight and premature infant feature information on how to support
their health, growth, and development.
뷫seful websites direct you to online resources that relate to chapter topics.
뷠ey terms are defined at the beginning of each chapter and bolded within the text where they are discussed in more
detail.
뷣EW! The most up-to-date content throughout, including the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
뷣EW! Worksheets on how to calculate parenteral and enteral nutrition needs added to Chapter 14: Food and Nutrient
Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods.
뷣EW! Clinical Case Studies and Clinical Applications boxes help translate academic knowledge into practical patient
care.
뷣EW! The latest recommendations from the National Institutes of Health are discussed in Chapter 33: MNT for
Cardiovascular Disease.
뷣EW! Standards of Care recommendations incorporated throughout the book.
뷣EW! Inflammation and the Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease chapter cross-references to diseases with inflammation in
the MNT chapters.
뷣EW! More visuals added to Chapter 6, Clinical: Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance, to help convey key
concepts.
뷣EW! Nutrition and the Affordable Care Act, Human Milk Banking, and Vending Machine Labeling Law boxes highlight the
latest information on these hot topics.
뷣EW! The Anti-inflammatory Diet appendix details the disease-fighting potential of anti-inflammatory foods.
뷙XPANDED! MNT for Psychiatric Conditions chapter includes the most up-to-date material on Parkinson's disease and
Alzheimer's disease.