\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive account of the relevant physiology, pathophysiology, nutritional therapy and dietetic application for each specialist dietetic area. All major specialist areas involved in the the treatment of adults are covered. The first section deals with clinical governance, for example patient-centred care, clinical decision-making and developing evidence-based practice. The second section on advanced clinical practice describes 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas in detail.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is detailed coverage of 18 clinical conditions or dietetic areas:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe control of food intake and absorption of nutrients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eDrug nutrient interactions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eFood allergy â allergy and intolerance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eIrritable bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eShort bowel syndrome\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eEnteral nutrition\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eParenteral nutrition\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eThermal injury\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eNutrition and liver disease\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eHIV\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003ePalliative care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eRenal disease\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiabetes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eObesity \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eCardiovascular disease\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eStroke\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeurological conditions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eMental health.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter concludes with a section on possible future developments in the specialty, providing insight into 'hot topics', making this an essential text for all working in the field of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach clinical chapter follows a standard structure:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearning objectives \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eKey points summarise important aspects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eCase studies with questions and answers help link theory to practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eReferences and further reading suggestions encourage wider research.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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