Adult Malnutrition: Diagnosis and Treatment

Adult Malnutrition: Diagnosis and Treatment

This book reviews the risk factors and etiologies of malnutrition, as well as screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to aid healthcare professionals in the identification and successful care of individuals with this condition in a variety of settings.

Contents:

  1. History and Consequences
  2. Diagnosis
  3. Prevalence and Risk Factors
  4. Screening
  5. Assessment – Anthropometrics and Functional Status
  6. Assessment – Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam to Detect Macronutrient Deficiencies
  7. Assessment – Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam to Detect Micronutrient Deficiencies
  8. Assessment – Macronutrient Needs and Oral Intake
  9. Vitamin Deficiencies – Diagnosis and Treatment
  10. Trace Mineral Deficiencies – Diagnosis and Treatment
  11. Treatment – Acute Illness-Related Malnutrition
  12. Treatment – Chronic Illness-Related Malnutrition
  13. Treatment – Social/Environmental-Related Malnutrition
  14. Healthcare Payment Systems
  15. Tying Things Together

Editors:

Jennifer Doley, MBA, RDN, CNSC, FAND; Mary J. Marian, DCN, RDN, CSO, FAND

Publisher: Taylor & Francis │ ISBN: 978-1-032-00095-4 Copyright: 2023 Pages: 300 Format: Paperback

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