Covers various vital aspects of nutrition and serves as a resource on this
topic. This is a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary
elements and principles of nutrition. Including more than 100 images and 180
tables, it provides information to optimally and successfully manage
patients.Nutrition has been identified as one of the most neglected, but important
aspects of gastroenterology. "Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease"
covers all of the vital aspects of nutrition and serves as the definitive
resource on this topic. Dr. Alan Buchman has teamed up with more than 70 world
renowned leaders in the field to provide today's professional specializing in
gastrointestinal disease with a practical guide that examines and explains the
necessary elements and principles of nutrition. With more than 100 images and
180 tables, this unique and comprehensive text provides essential information
to optimally and successfully manage patients. Some topics covered include:
Nutritional assessment; Nutrition in critical care; Nutritional support;
Management of intestinal failure; and, Obesity. Some gastrointestinal diseases
covered include: Inflammatory bowel disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Colon
cancer; Pancreatititis; Heptic failure; and, Celiac sprue.; "Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease" delivers the latest
information in a comprehensive and v format that is perfect for
gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and general internists looking to
increase knowledge of clinical nutrition.
