Diet Management

by Rekha Sharma

KEY FEATURES Basic nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutritional requirements for different age groups and elderly A concise discussion on nutrient variation in diets during various diseases presented in a simple language Recent advancements in dietetics for the management of critically ill, gastrointestinal, renal and cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, surgical conditions and cancer Calorific values and nutritional content of different food stuffs provided for monitoring self-intake A large number of tables, diet charts and flowcharts added for enhanced learning These features make this book a ready reckoner for dieticians, dietetic interns, physicians, home science and nursing students, and allied health care professionals. About The Author: Rekha Sharma , M.Sc., R.D., a renowned nutritionist, is the National President of Indian Dietetic Association. She has been a WHO fellow and has trained at Johns Hopkins and Joslin Diabetes Center in the USA. She has vast experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in both USA and India. She has served as Chief Dietician at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for more than 20 years, and as Director (Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics) and Secretary, Diabetes Foundation, India. She has several books and scientific papers to her credit.

240 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011