Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease

Covers various vital aspects of nutrition and serves as a resource on this topic. This is a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary elements and principles of nutrition. Including more than 100 images and 180 tables, it provides information to optimally and successfully manage patients.Nutrition has been identified as one of the most neglected, but important aspects of gastroenterology. "Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease" covers all of the vital aspects of nutrition and serves as the definitive resource on this topic. Dr. Alan Buchman has teamed up with more than 70 world renowned leaders in the field to provide today's professional specializing in gastrointestinal disease with a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary elements and principles of nutrition. With more than 100 images and 180 tables, this unique and comprehensive text provides essential information to optimally and successfully manage patients. Some topics covered include: Nutritional assessment; Nutrition in critical care; Nutritional support; Management of intestinal failure; and, Obesity. Some gastrointestinal diseases covered include: Inflammatory bowel disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Colon cancer; Pancreatititis; Heptic failure; and, Celiac sprue.; "Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease" delivers the latest information in a comprehensive and v format that is perfect for gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and general internists looking to increase knowledge of clinical nutrition.