UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Ninth Edition, provides the most
current and comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of nutrition and
nutrition therapy for an introductory course. The early chapters focus on
"normal" nutrition, including digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals,
and life cycle nutrition. The later chapters cover "clinical" nutrition--the
pathophysiology and nutrition therapy for a wide range of medical conditions.
The text integrates practical information and valuable resources to help
students apply nutrition knowledge and skills to their daily lives and the
clinical setting. Features, such as case studies, "How To" boxes with real-world
examples, and study cards, help students apply the material and build their
conceptual understanding.