{"product_id":"clinical-nutrition-for-dummies-isbn-9781118665466","title":"Clinical Nutrition For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet up to date on clinical nutrition for school, work, or your own health\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFrom the proper function of the major organs and the role that proper nutrition plays in their functioning, to a breakdown of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, \u003ci\u003eClinical Nutrition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with the easy-to-read guide you need to immerse yourself in the subject! Written in the fun style that the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e series has become known for, the book is perfect for students in the wide variety of fields that require an in-depth understanding of clinical nutrition, or for those who want to improve their own lives through better nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDive right into the book for an exploration of the chemical and functional components of food, how to properly assess your nutritional intake, the changing face of nutrition throughout the human lifespan, and so much more! This handy resource offers a wealth of information, and specifically addresses the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics that promise to make the study of clinical nutrition more important than ever. Includes a complete breakdown of the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the nutritional requirements at various life stages, from pediatric through geriatric\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures information on the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares tips for modifying dietary intake and health behavior theory, along with properly communicating health information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Nutrition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your complete, fun guide to the topic of nutrition—dive in today to get started on the pathway to mastering this increasingly important subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Clinical Nutrition 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Clinical about Nutrition 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Nutrition 101 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Determining Whether You’re Eating Correctly 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Grim Reality of Worldwide Wellness 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: You Are What You Eat 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Observing Obesity 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Concerning Yourself and Cancer 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Cracking the Cardiovascular Case 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Discussing Diabetes 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Caring about Kidney Disease 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: All about Food Safety 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Major Organ Systesms and Nutrition 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Gaining Insight on the Gastrointestinal System 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Caring for the Cardiovascular System 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Exploring the Endocrine System 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Ins and Outs of the Excretory System 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Nutrition through the Lifespan 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Having a Baby? Pre- and Post-Natal Nutrition 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Caring for Kids, from Infancy through the Teen Years 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Making Sense of Middle Age 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Retiring into the Golden Years 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Modifying Health Behaviors 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Communicating Health Information 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten of the Greatest Superfoods 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Things to Know about Eating Disorders 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten International Resources You Don’t Want to Miss 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 351\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Rovito, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Founder\/Executive Director of the Men’s Health Initiative. Dr. Rovito specializes in male health promotion, chronic disease epidemiological and behavioral research, and community-based wellness interventions. 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