Part of the popular LPN Threads Series, Williams’ Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy is the market leader for a you get coverage of hot topics, emerging trends, and cutting edge research, plus all the essentials for providing the best nutrition care. Written in a clear, conversational style, the book begins with the fundamental concepts of nutrition and then applies those concepts to diverse demographic groups in different stages of life. You also learn how selected disease processes work, and how to help communities and individuals achieve health and healthy living. A free CD contains Nutritrac, a computer program that helps you analyze case studies and create customized client profiles.
This is an excellent resource for anyone going into an allied health field. I'll continue to use it as a reference for years to come. If you haven't taken one of Staci's classes (especially Nutrition Intervention, the one she wrote it for), you may not find it as valuable.