Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
Author: Bruno J. Vellas
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 202
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3805568037

This book is the first of a new series which will present the proceedings of the newly established Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series: Clinical & Performance Programme aimed at adult nutrition. Undernutrition is a common phenomenon in elderly people, and malnutrition reaches significant levels in those being in hospital, nursing homes or home care programs. Consequences of malnutrition often go unrecognised owing to the lack of specific validated instruments to assess nutritional status in frail elderly persons. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) provides a single, rapid assessment of nutritional status in the elderly of different degrees of independence, allowing the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition to be determined and to evaluate the efficacy of nutritional intervention and strategies. Easy, quick and economical to perform, it enables staff to check the nutritional status of elderly people when they enter hospitals or institutions and to monitor changes occurring during their stay. Moreover, the MNA is predictive of the cost of care and length of stay in hospital. This publication will be of immense assistance to heads of geriatric teaching units, teachers in nutrition, clinicians general practitioners and dieticians, enabling them to better detect, recognise and start treatment of malnutrition in the elderly.

The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders

The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders
Author: Linda Smolak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1027
Release: 2015-07-29
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1118916247

“Drs. Smolak and Levine are to be congratulated for this timely, comprehensive two-volume Handbook. The list of contributors is impressive, the breadth of topics covered is exhaustive, and the overall organization is superb.” James E. Mitchell, MD, Christoferson Professor and Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, President and Scientific Director, The Neuropsychiatric Research Institute “Unquestionably, the most comprehensive overview of eating disorders in the history of the field, edited by two of its most respected scholars. Drs. Smolak and Levine have recruited distinguished clinicians and researchers to review every aspect of these illnesses from prevention to treatment. This Handbook should be required reading for any professional that wants to work in this field.” Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, Chief Science Officer, Eating Recovery Center, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine “Eating disorders are serious public health problems. This comprehensive book on eating disorders is edited by two of the pioneers in the field, Drs. Linda Smolak and Michael Levine. Their work on topics such as eating disorders prevention, media and eating disorders, and the objectification of women have greatly informed our knowledge base and current practices. In this outstanding volume, Smolak and Levine pull together many of the leaders within the field of eating disorders. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the etiology, consequences, prevention, or treatment of eating disorders.” Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Author, “I’m, Like, So Fat!” Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World “Renowned scholars Smolak and Levine have assembled the best scientists and clinicians to educate us about the major advances and important questions in the field of eating disorders. This comprehensive Handbook is a must-have, rich, and accessible resource.” Thomas F. Cash, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Old Dominion University This groundbreaking two-volume Handbook, edited by two of the leading authorities on body image and eating disorders research, provides evidence-based analysis of the causes, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders features the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of eating disorders research ever assembled, including contributions from an international group of scholars from a range of disciplines, as well as coverage of DSM-5. The Handbook includes chapters on history, etiological factors, diagnosis, assessment, treatment, prevention, social policy, and advocacy. Boldly tackling controversies and previously unanswered questions in the field, and including suggestions for further research at the conclusion of every chapter, The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders will be an essential resource for students, scholars, and clinicians invested in improving the treatment and prevention of eating disorders.

Nutrition Across Life Stages

Nutrition Across Life Stages
Author: Bernstein
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2017-03-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1284102165

Written for undergraduate students enrolled in Life Cycle Nutrition course, Nutrition Across Life Stages presents material in a clear, approachable fashion, making this text ideal for majors and non-majors alike. The text applies focus on the application of nutritional concepts rather than the nutritional science underlying, and discusses nutrition at a particular life stage followed by an exploration of its implications for health and disease at that stage of life. The authors tie in numerous learning features, such as case studies, Learning Checks, and News You Can Use boxes, to help clarify key points in each chapter.

Quick Reference to Clinical Dietetics

Quick Reference to Clinical Dietetics
Author: Lucinda K. Lysen
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2006
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780763731984

Quick Reference To Clinical Dietetics, Second Edition, Is An Easy-To-Use, Research-Based Text That Focuses On The Latest Topics In Nutrition Management. Designed For Quick Access And Clear Guidance, This Practical Book Is A Must For Those Working In Both Inpatient And Outpatient Settings. Each Section Is Written By A Leading Nutrition Expert And Offers Step-By-Step Guidelines For Nutrition Screening And Assessment, Including Physical Assessment, Nutrition Intervention, And Follow-Up. Updates To The Second Edition Include New Information On Gastric Bypass From The Medical Director Of The Gastric Bypass Program At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center In Boston; Coding And Reimbursement For Medical Nutrition Therapy; A New Chapter On Dietary Supplements, And Complementary And Alternative Approaches; Current Coverage Of Low/Controlled Carbohydrate Diets Including The Atkins Diet; Weight Loss Strategies From Barry Sears, Zone Diet Creator; And 46 Appendices Offer Helpful Charts And Tables For Reference.

Nursing Practice

Nursing Practice
Author: Ian Peate
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2022-07-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119800773

ORGANIC REACTIONS In this updated third edition of the successful and definitive nursing textbook, Nursing Practice is designed to support the student throughout the entire nursing degree. Structured around the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and the latest Standards for Education, it explores a range of clinical and professional issues that the student will need to know in one complete and accessible volume. Written by a number of expert practitioners and academics who are passionate about the art and science of nursing, the book includes: How the field of health and social care has changed since the second edition of this popular text was published A systems approach to make learning and application easier Thorough coverage of maternity care, surgical care, cancer care, nutrition, skin integrity, medicine administration, pain management and more The elements, principles, art and science of nursing care Nursing Practice provides invaluable information to enable student nurses, as well as registered practitioners and members of the extended nursing family such as trainee nursing associates, to develop a deeper understanding of patients’ needs and to ensure that they are practicing safely and effectively.

Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics

Manual of Nutritional Therapeutics
Author:
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781768412

Now updated, this quick-reference provides practical, evidence-based recommendations for nutrition of healthy individuals, nutritional support of hospitalized patients, and dietary management of patients with diabetes, renal disease, cancer, and AIDS.