Nutrition in Kidney Disease, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Nutrition and Health Series

The Nutrition and Health? series of books have, as an overriding mission, to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes: (1) a synthesis of the state of the science, (2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, (3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated reference lists, (4) a detailed index, (5) relevant tables and figures, (6) identi- cation of paradigm shifts and the consequences, (7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, (8) suggestions of areas for future research, and (9) balanced, data-driven answers to patient /health professional questions that are based upon the totality of evidence rather than the findings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research and practice oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary objective for their book, define the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the field, discuss their own research, and relate the research findings to potential human health consequences.

Foundations for Clinical Practice and Overview.- Kidney Function in Health and Disease.- Historical Perspective of Nutrition in Kidney Disease.- The Changing Demographics of Chronic Kidney Disease in the US and Worldwide.- Nutrition Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease.- Chronic Kidney Disease During Stages 1–4 in Adults.- Hypertension.- Diabetes Mellitus.- Dyslipidemias.- Chronic Kidney Disease During Stages 1–4 in Adults.- Nutrition and Pharmacologic Approaches.- Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 5) in Adults.- Dialysis.- Transplantation.- Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage 5) in Adults.- Protein-Energy Malnutrition.- Nutrition Support.- Anemia Management.- Bone and Mineral Metabolism and Disease.- Chronic Diseases.- Nutrition in Chronic Disease in Special Needs Populations.- Pregnancy.- Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence.- The Aging Adult.- Nutrition in Chronic Disease in Special Needs Populations.- Acute Renal Failure.- Nephrotic Syndrome.- Kidney Stones.- Additional Nutritional Considerations in Kidney Disease.- Dietary Supplements.- Issues Affecting Dietary Adherence.- Outcomes Research.- Suggested Resources for the Practitioner.

Collaborative work between leading nephrologists and dieticians in the specialized field of kideney disease Case studies serve as a companion text in clinical education Logical systematic order of content with adequate chapter outlines and summaries indexing and referral to pertinent appendices Appendices comprise an extensive and carefully selected list of resources