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MEDICAL
Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney
Seventh Edition
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Handbook
By
William E Mitch, MD
and
T. Alp Ikizler, MD
Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-5581-2 / (US$64.99(t) / £50.00(t) / €59.00(t)) Worldwide
Approx. 360 pp. / Approx. 45 2-Color Illus. / Approx. 75 Tables / 4.375 x 8 / October 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in July, 2009. (ISBN: 978-0-7817-9517-3)
DESCRIPTION
Revised and updated by experts in both nephrology and clinical nutrition, this seventh edition of
Handbook of Nutrition and the Kidney
provides practical and clinically relevant information
for addressing the nutritional needs of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. Concise yet
in-depth, the book is packed with tables and charts in every chapter, and outlines detailed and daily
nutritional requirements, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, lipids, other fatty acids, and more.
FEATURES
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Useful for physicians, dietitians, nurses, and anyone who works with patients afflicted by
chronic kidney disease (CKD), hemodialysis (HD), peritoneal dialysis (PD), and kidney
transplants.
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Each chapter contains tables and figures that visually demonstrate nutritional principles and
enable you to find essential information quickly.
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Presents easy-to-follow sample menus with lists of ingredients and dietary recommendations.
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Chapters cover the affects of kidney disease on metabolism and hormonal function, nutritional
approaches to caring for different patient types, an overview of nutritional biochemistry and
digestive physiology in healthy adults, and more.
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Includes guidelines and requirements for people with hypertension.
Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android,
PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:
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The ability to
download the eBook on multiple devices at one time
—providing a seamless
reading experience online or offline.
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Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links
that allow you to search within this
book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks.
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Multiple viewing options
that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing
page clarity as well as responsive design.
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The ability to
highlight text and add notes
with one click.
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