Author Description
Fully Updated, The Oxford Handbook Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Second Edition Is A Practical Quick-reference Guide To The Vital And Valued Subject Of Nutrition In The Prevention And Treatment Of Disease And The Maintenance Of Good Health. This Handbook Will Be An Invaluable Companion For All Dieticians, Nutritionists, And Nurses, As Well As Doctors And Students In A Variety Of Specialities. Concise And Bulleted, This Handbook Takes An Integrated Approach Which Facilitates The Links Between All Aspects Of Nutrition And Dietetics. Including Nutritional Science And Based On Clinical Evidence, It Covers Everything You Will Need To Be Able To Carry Out Your Role Effectively And Confidently. Sections On Obesity And A New Chapter On International Nutrition Are Timely And Topical. Also Included Is Information On Nutrition Assessment, Popular Diets, Nutrition In Systems-based Diseases, Rarer Conditions, As Well As Helpful Lists Of Foods Rich In Or Free From Certain Nutrients, And Normal Range Guides And Handy Reference Values. This Handbook Makes Sure The Relevant Information Is At Your Fingertips Whenever You Need It, With Links To Further Reading And Online Sources.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook serves as a comprehensive, evidence-based reference guide for the practical application of nutritional science in both disease prevention and clinical treatment. The authors, Angela Madden, Joan Webster-Gandy, and Michelle Holdsworth, leverage their expertise to synthesize complex nutritional data into a portable, accessible format. The text provides a structured framework for healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional assessment and intervention into their daily clinical practice across various medical specialties.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical guidelines for nutrition assessment and management of systems-based diseases
- Evidence-based data on obesity and international nutrition standards
- Reference tables for nutrient-rich and nutrient-free food lists
- Normal range guides and standardized reference values for dietary intake
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive primary research papers or long-form academic theory
- Does not replace specialized clinical judgment for complex, multi-system patient cases
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this handbook as a foundational, high-density resource for clinical settings. Readers note that the concise, bulleted structure makes it an efficient tool for quick decision-making during patient consultations.
Page Count:
840
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
019162988X
ISBN-13:
9780191629884
Health
Reference
Dietetics
Medical
Nutrition