Gastrointestinal diseases profoundly affect a person's well being. When the GI system fails, nutritional status suffers and the person is unable to support a healthy immune system, making him or her more vulnerable to illness and infection. This comprehensive guide takes an in depth look at the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in maintaining life and health. The author provides a helpful overview of how the GI tract works and the types of problems that can arise. She also explores the new research into the causes and treatment of the diseases, with special emphasis on nutrition regimens.
Tonia Reinhard is the Director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics and a Senior Lecturer at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She is also the Course Director for Clinical Nutrition at the School of Medicine at Wayne State. Tonia is a past President of the Michigan Dietetic Association (MDA) and serves on the Governor's Expert Committee on Childhood Obesity, and the Oakland County Child Obesity Committee.
Her previous positions include Manager of Clinical Nutrition at a Detroit-area Hospital and Director of the Expanded Nutrition Education Program for Michigan State University in Macomb. She has worked as a clinical dietitian and done outpatient counseling in hospital and physicians' offices.
Tonia has authored four books and several publications ranging from technical papers to articles for consumers. In addition to publications, Tonia presented lectures to many diverse groups including physicians, dietitians, nurses, teachers, physical therapists, medical students, industry trade groups and community groups. She lives in Romeo, Michigan, with her husband John, and Seymour, a bearded dragon. Tonia has two adult children, Faye and Brendan, and new granddaughter Claire.
