Nutrition and Diet Therapy (Nutrition & Diet Therapy) [Paperback]

Carolyn E. Townsend (Author), Ruth A. Roth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0766802965 | ISBN-13: 978-0766802964 | Edition: 7

The seventh edition of this best-selling text provides a comprehensive introduction to nutrition and diet therapy for the health care worker. Revised to include new findings in the field of nutrition, this new edition stresses the importance of good nutrition through all stages of life and includes information on the special nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, AIDS patients, and those requiring weight control. In addition, the text includes a section on diet therapy for medical and surgical patients. Key terms, NCLEX style questions, and case studies implementing the nursing process help the user apply knowledge to real-life situations. Supplements Instructor's Manual 0-7668-0297-3 - 8 1/2 X 11, 90 pp. Computerized Testbank 0-7668-0298-1- 3.5 diskette

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About the Author

Carolyn E. Townsend, B.A., taught home econimics and nutrition for many years in Minnesota. She has also taught at Wahington Irving High School and Mabel Dean Bacon High School in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 476 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 7 edition (April 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766802965
• ISBN-13: 978-0766802964
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,948,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars informative for class but...., May 7, 2007

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Alicia Arzata "aaascr" (Atl GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Paperback)

I bought this book/cd for an online class. Facts are facts and that is what I needed it for. But the CD and Book do not always corelate the same information, for instance in the book it states that there are 10 essential amino acids but on the CD flashcards it says there are 9. If I guessed 9 on my test - I would be wrong.

Also, the opinions of the author tend to be written as fact and there are some that I definitely disagree with from personal experience. Example: the author states that B12 deficiency is rare - well not in my world. I have Celiac Disease (1 of 133 americans have it) and pernicious anemia or b12 deficiency is quite common.

To summarize: if you need the book for a class - it is informative - but disregard the opinions and watch out for mistakes on the CD.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cd does not work!, January 23, 2010

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P. Mojica - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Paperback)

I bought this book new thinking that the cd that is included will help me with studying..well turns out that the Cd does not have the resources like the "case in points" and the answers for the end of chapter review.. What a waste of time and money!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Even Need the CD, April 2, 2011

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Todd7 (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nutrition & Diet Therapy (Paperback)

I've been reading about how people are complaining about the CD not working, or other issues. Let me tell you that I've never used the CD, because this book is so easy to read (probably a 7th grade reading level), and the material isn't even difficult (nutrition). Nutrition is everywhere, and those who have this class and book should have no problem passing. I'm in a nursing program right now, and this book and class are almost an afterthought. This book makes nutrition easier than it already is. One can read a chapter in 15 minutes and fully understand it. That's my perspective.....what about YOURS?