The Dental Hygienists Guide to Nutritional Care

Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient care! The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th Edition, explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve oral and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-color photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subject’s increased emphasis on the NBDHE examination. INDICE: Part 1 Orientation to Basic Nutrition 1 Overview of Healthy Eating Habits 2 Concepts in Biochemistry 3 The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption 4 Carbohydrate: The Efficient Fuel 5 Protein: The Cellular Foundation 6 Lipids: The Condensed Energy 7 Use of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance 8 Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures 9 Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures 10 Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures 11 Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands 12 Fluids and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands Part II Application of Nutrition Principles 13 Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Women 14 Nutritional Requirements during Growth and Development and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health 15 Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health 16 Food Factors Affecting Health 17 Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Oral Health Part III Nutritional Aspects of Oral Health 18 Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment 19 Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease 20 Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity 21 Nutritional Assessment and Education for Dental Patients Glossary Answers to Nutritional Quotient Questions Index

• ISBN: 978-0-323-79700-9
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 480
• Fecha Publicación: 25/10/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés