Nutrition Care of the Older Adult, 4th Ed.
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Stay ahead in the field of gerontological nutrition with the fully updated 4th edition of Nutrition Care of the Older Adult. Authored by leading experts, this comprehensive practice guide is thoughtfully crafted to provide both new and experienced health care professionals with the latest evidence-based practices and strategies for optimizing nutrition care in older adults.
Like the previous edition, this hands-on reference encompasses the total perspective on person-driven nutrition care of older adults. The fourth edition includes three brand new chapters on gastroenterology, food allergies and neurological disorders as well as the following:
- Section 1: Introduction to Nutrition Care in Older Adults (person-driven care, community resources)
- Section 2: Nutrition Assessment (skin integrity, lab assessment, dining assessment, drug-nutrient interactions)
- Section 3: Disease States and Interventions (malnutrition, hydration, oral health and swallowing, renal disease, diabetes, cancer and more)
- Section 4: Standards for Compliance (federal regulations, role of the RDN and NDTR, emergency management and more)
Nutrition Care of the Older Adult, 4th Ed. is included on the reference list for the Board Certification as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG) specialty certification exam.
CPEU: 31.00 (Valid Until May 8, 2027)
Learners may earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit by reading this book and completing an interactive online quiz. To find the link for the interactive quiz, refer to the book's table of contents and locate the page in the back of the book titled Continuing Professional Education and Additional Notes. After passing the quiz, learners can access the CPE Certificate.
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