Description

Clinical Nutrition for Oncology Patients provides clinicians with the information they need to help cancer survivors and patients make informed choices about their nutrition and improve their short-term and long-term health. This comprehensive resource outlines nutritional management recommendations for care prior to, during, and after treatment and addresses specific nutritional needs and complementary therapies that may be of help to a patient. This book is written by a variety of clinicians who not only care for cancer survivors and their caregivers but are also experts in the field of nutritional oncology. Click here to view sample materials. This text is ideal for oncology nutrition courses in medicine, nursing, clinical dietetics, and other healthcare fields. Its practical orientation also makes it an essential resource for practicing professionals. (c) 2010 464 pages