The field of kidney disease has evolved over the years to encompass a broad and sophisticated knowledge base. There has been a proliferation of scientific information and technical advances in the field. The clinician involved in thecare of patients with kidney disease must have a vast knowledge of nutrition management of the disease. Collaborative work between leading nephrologists and dieticians in the specialized field of kideney disease. Case studies serve as a companion text in clinical education. Logical systematic order of content with adequate chapter outlines and summaries indexing and referral to pertinent appendices. Appendices comprise an extensive and carefully selected list of resources INDICE: Kidney Function in Health and Disease.- Historical Perspective of Nutrition in Kidney Disease.- The Changing Demographics of Chronic Kidney Disease in the US and Worldwide.- Nutrition Assessment in Kidney Disease.- Hypertension.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Dyslipidemias.- Nutrition and Pharmacologic Approaches.- Dialysis.-Transplantation.- Protein-Energy Malnutrition.- Nutrition Support.- Anemia Management.- Bone and Mineral Metabolism and Disease.- Chronic Diseases: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection.- Pregnancy.- Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence.- The Aging Adult.- Acute Kidney Failure.-Nephrotic Syndrome.- Kidney Stones.- Dietary Supplements.- Issues Affecting Dietary Adherence.- Outcomes Research.- Suggested Resources for the Practitioner.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-781-5
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés