Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy provides complete coverage of all of the content needed in an LPN/LVN
curriculum. This versatile text concentrates on what is most important for the health care provider to know about
the nutrition basics and the application on nutrition knowledge. Content coverage includes the latest developments
in nutrition fundamentals, nutrition across the life span, nutritional management of chronic and acute illnesses,
the latest DRI's, and expanded coverage of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and herbal remedies. An LPN Threads
Series title. . UNIQUE! Cultural boxes incorporated throughout each chapter focus on specific ways in which culture
affects nutritional concepts in practice and promote a greater cultural awareness and prepares students to work
with diverse clients. . UNIQUE! Facts and Fallacies identify common myths about nutrition and then present the
facts. This feature promotes nutritional education that is based on research and current belief. . UNIQUE! Teaching
Pearls provide practical nutritional counseling tips and analogies. . Critical Thinking Case Studies cover a variety
of client teaching considerations related to various nutritional situations. Each case study is followed by application
questions. . Chapter Challenge Questions and Classroom Activities appear at the end of each chapter and provide
the opportunity to review and discuss the content. . Additional coverage on women and cardiovascular disease provides
insight to the importance of prevention of cardiovascular disease. . Expanded herbal therapy coverage includes
content on potential interactions between herbal medications and other types of medication. . Information on the
role that nutrition plays in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases has been expanded ton address the significant
growth in the number of individuals being diagnosed with these problems. . Expanded content on proteins addresses
the increase use of protein powders by athletes.