UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION, Ninth Edition, provides the most current and comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of nutrition and nutrition therapy for an introductory course. The early chapters focus on "normal" nutrition, including digestion and metabolism, vitamins and minerals, and life cycle nutrition. The later chapters cover "clinical" nutrition?the pathophysiology and nutrition therapy for a wide range of medical conditions. The text integrates practical information and valuable resources to help students apply nutrition knowledge and skills to their daily lives and the clinical setting. Features, such as case studies, "How To" boxes with real-world examples, and study cards, help students apply the material and build their conceptual understanding. Regardless of the students' background, the consistent level, approachable narrative, and careful explanations in UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION will engage students and enable them to be actively involved in the field of nutrition. Benefits: NEW New Cengage Learning's Nutrition CourseMate brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools that support UNDERSTANDING NORMAL AND CLINICAL NUTRITION. Instructors can easily track students participation and engagement in course materials through a unique engagement tracker. Students have access to an interactive eBook. NEW Updated coverage throughout every chapter presents the field's latest developments and evidence-based practice guidelines, including additional information on nutritional genomics and a new figure illustrating nutrient regulation of gene expression; coverage of the 2010 _Dietary Guidelines for Americans_ and the ACSM's 2008 _Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans_; new RDA for calcium and vitamin D; more information on childhood obesity; the latest nutrition therapy recommendations for diabetes and chronic kidney disease from the American Di
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