Handbook of Nutrition & the Kidney [Paperback]

William E. Mitch (Author), Saulo Klahr (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781736447 | ISBN-13: 978-0781736442 | Publication Date: March 15, 2002 | Edition: Fourth

Now in its revised, updated Fourth Edition, this handbook is a practical, easily accessible guide to the nutritional management of patients with kidney disorders. Leading international experts present state-of-the-art information on nutritional requirements in renal disease and offer dietary recommendations, with menus and lists of supplements to enhance patient compliance. Numerous tables and figures enable readers to find essential information quickly.Half of this edition's chapters have been written by new contributing authors. Coverage includes new information on nutritional requirements of patients receiving dialysis, factors contributing to malnutrition in kidney disease, and use of nutritional therapies to slow loss of kidney function.

A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth edition (March 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781736447
• ISBN-13: 978-0781736442
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,929,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a general nutrition book., June 2, 2001

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Victoria Rommel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Nutrition & the Kidney (Paperback)

This highly technical medical text provides an outstanding explanation of the nutritional needs of patients with renal disease. The chapter on calcium and phosphorus homeostasis is particularly well written. Because the writers assume the reader has a fundamental understanding of physiology and pathology of the kidney, this book is has limited usefulness for the casual reader. It is most valuable for medical professionals treating patients with renal disease or the medical student who hopes to get maximum benefit from a nephrology rotation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information For the Patient and Caregiver as well, December 30, 2009

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Sandra A. Neary (La Pine, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series) (Paperback)

This book is not an "easy read" because it's really meant to be read by medical professionals, but it's chock full of extremely valuable information and explanations. When a doctor tells a CKD patient to cut back on sodium, potassium, protein, and so forth the explanation of why, what's happening, what effect will the present unchecked diet have is often very vague. I am a care giver in that I do the cooking for a CKD patient. To understand the function (or lack of function) of a failing kidney, and to understand why these things become important, is important to me. So while I skipped most of the chemistry, I got some very valuable information and was able to ask more informed questions at the next nephrologist's visit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it., April 19, 2011

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Anyhu09 (GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook Series) (Paperback)

It's perfect for anyone who works with kidney patients and is involved in the nutrition treatment. It provides you with thorough, yet concise information.