Advance your expertise in gerontological nutrition with the thoroughly revised 4th edition of Nutrition Care of the Older Adult. Developed by renowned specialists in the field, this all-inclusive guide offers essential, evidence-based approaches for enhancing nutritional care among older adults—ideal for both emerging and seasoned health professionals.
Maintaining the comprehensive, person-driven approach of previous editions, this updated resource introduces three entirely new chapters focused on gastroenterology, food allergies, and neurological disorders. The book’s content is organized into four distinct sections:
- Section 1: Foundations of Nutrition Care for Older Adults (emphasizing person-driven care practices and available community resources)
- Section 2: Nutrition Assessment (including topics such as skin health, lab work, dining assessment, and drug-nutrient interactions)
- Section 4: Regulatory Standards and Compliance (covering federal guidelines, roles of RDNs and NDTRs, emergency planning, and beyond)
- Section 3: Managing Health Conditions through Nutrition (addressing malnutrition, hydration, swallowing difficulties, renal conditions, diabetes, cancer, and more)
The 4th edition of Nutrition Care of the Older Adult is an approved reference on the exam list for Board Certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG).
Editors
Kathleen Niedert, MBA, RD, LD, CSG, LNHA, FADA, FAND; Kathleen Richmond, MPH, RDN, LDN
Publisher: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics │ ISBN: 978-0-88091-231-0 │Copyright: 2024 │Pages: 487 │ Format: Paperback
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