
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:
- History and Consequences
- Diagnosis
- Prevalence and Risk Factors
- Screening
- Assessment – Anthropometrics and Functional Status
- Assessment – Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam to Detect Macronutrient Deficiencies
- Assessment – Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam to Detect Micronutrient Deficiencies
- Assessment – Macronutrient Needs and Oral Intake
- Vitamin Deficiencies – Diagnosis and Treatment
- Trace Mineral Deficiencies – Diagnosis and Treatment
- Treatment – Acute Illness-Related Malnutrition
- Treatment – Chronic Illness-Related Malnutrition
- Treatment – Social/Environmental-Related Malnutrition
- Healthcare Payment Systems
- 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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