Krause Dietoterapia by Marie V. Krause

Reference text in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics for more than half a century, with the collaboration of numerous experts of recognized international prestige in this field, in the areas of teaching, research and clinical practice. Very useful for students of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing and other related health professionals in interdisciplinary teams. New to this edition are the latest recommendations (includes Dietary Reference Intakes, along with recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D published in 2010), nutrition assistance process tools (chapters are organized by steps in the nutritional assistance). The reader will find clinical references and essential tools in up-to-date appendices. Also, a new chapter has been added: “Medical Nutritional Treatment in Thyroid and Related Disorders.” It incorporates a wide variety of tables, charts, pathophysiology algorithms, which help to clarify the disease process and ensure more effective care. Also, a list of all the key terms appears at the beginning of each chapter.