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3 Day Food Record

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IWK. Clinical Nutrition. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.
Pamphlet Number
PL-0649
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Keeping a food record to assess a child's diet.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Clinical Nutrition
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2021
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Child
Diet Records
Nutrition Assessment
Subjects (LCSH)
Children--Nutrition--Health aspects
Nutrition--Evaluation
Abstract
Keeping a food record to assess a child's diet.
Responsibility
IWK Clinical Nutrition, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
PL-0649
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7 Day Food and Blood Sugar Record

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IWK. Clinical Nutrition. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.
Pamphlet Number
PL-1299
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Keeping a food record for 7 days to assess diet; women's health and nutrition.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Clinical Nutrition
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2022
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Women's Health
Diet Records
Nutrition Assessment
Subjects (LCSH)
Women--Health and hygiene
Nutrition--Evaluation
Abstract
Keeping a food record for 7 days to assess diet; women's health and nutrition.
Responsibility
IWK Clinical Nutrition, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
PL-1299
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ADA pocket guide to pediatric weight management

https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat52769
Shield, Jodie. (1st ed.) --[Chicago, IL]: American Dietetic Association , 2010.
Call Number
WS 115 M958a 2010
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WS 115 M958a 2010
Author
Shield, Jodie
Other Authors
Mullen, Mary Catherine
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
[Chicago, IL]
Publisher
American Dietetic Association
Date of Publication
2010
Physical Description
165 p.
ISBN
9.78E+12
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutrition Assessment
Obesity Management
Pediatric Obesity - etiology
Pediatric Obesity - prevention & control
Child
Adolescent
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Copies
1
Loan Period
2 weeks
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Critical illness toolkit

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--Chicago, IL: American Diabetes Association , 2010.
Call Number
WB 410 C934c 2010
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Location
Halifax Infirmary
Call Number
WB 410 C934c 2010
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American Diabetes Association
Date of Publication
2010
Physical Description
45 p.
Subjects (MeSH)
Critical Illness
Nutrition Assessment
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Format
Kit
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care

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edited by Rajkumar Rajendram, Victor R. Preedy, Vinood B. Patel. --New York, NY: Springer , c2014.
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Finding all the information necessary to treat or meet the nutritional requirements of patients who are severely ill or establish new protocols has historically been problematic. This is addressed in Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care. This major reference work encapsulates the latest treatments and procedures to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of the critically ill. Where evidence is available this is presented. However, where evidence is absent, the authors highlight this and provide …
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Rajendram, Rajkumar
Preedy, Victor R.
Patel, Vinood B.
Responsibility
edited by Rajkumar Rajendram, Victor R. Preedy, Vinood B. Patel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (approx. 2500 p.) : 400 illus., 100 illus. in color
Series Title
Springer reference
ISBN
9781461485032
Subjects (MeSH)
Critical Care - methods
Critical Illness - therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritional Status
Nutritional Support
Specialty
Critical Care
Nutrition Therapy
Notes
"Living reference work."
Abstract
Finding all the information necessary to treat or meet the nutritional requirements of patients who are severely ill or establish new protocols has historically been problematic. This is addressed in Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care. This major reference work encapsulates the latest treatments and procedures to meet the dietary and nutritional needs of the critically ill. Where evidence is available this is presented. However, where evidence is absent, the authors highlight this and provide guidance based on their analysis of other available data and their clinical experience. Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care is a three volume set which addresses the needs of all those concerned with diet and nutrition in the critically ill and covers General Aspects, Enteral Aspects, and Parenteral Aspects. Each volume is stand alone and is further divided into separate sections. The Sections in the General Aspects are: General conditions in the severely ill; General metabolic effects and treatments; Assessment protocols; General nutritional aspects; Specific nutrients; Adverse aspects. The next two volumes Enteral Aspects and Parenteral Aspects contain the following sections: General aspects and methods; Specific nutrients; Specific conditions; Adverse aspects and outcomes; Comparisons or dual parenteral and enteral support or transitions; Preclinical studies. The authors recognise the limitations in simplistic divisions and there is always difficulty in categorising treatment regimens. For example, some regimens involve transitions from one feeding protocol to another or the development of co-morbid conditions and in some cases enteral support may be supplemented with parenteral support. This complexity however, is addressed by the excellent indexing system. Contributors are authors of international and national standing, leaders in the field and trendsetters. Emerging fields of science and important discoveries relating to artificial support will also be incorporated into Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care. This volume represents a one stop shop of material related to enteral and parenteral support and is essential reading for those specialising in intensive and critical care, dietitians, nutritionists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, pharmacologists, health care professionals, research scientists, molecular or cellular biochemists, general practitioners as well as those interested in diet and nutrition in general.
Contents
General Aspects: General Conditions in the Severely Ill -- General Aspects: General Metabolic Effects and Treatments -- General Aspects: Assessment Protocols -- General Aspects: General Nutritional Aspects -- General Aspects: Specific Nutrients -- General Aspects: Adverse Aspects -- Enteral Aspects: General Aspects and Methods -- Enteral Aspects: Specific Nutrients -- Enteral Aspects: Specific Conditions -- Enteral Aspects: Adverse Aspects and Outcomes -- Enteral Aspects: Comparisons or Dual Parenteral and Enteral Support or Transitions -- Enteral Aspects: Preclinical Studies -- Parenteral Aspects: General Aspects and Methods -- Parenteral Aspects: Specific Nutrients -- Parenteral Aspects: Specific Conditions -- Parenteral Aspects: Adverse Aspects and Outcomes -- Parenteral Aspects: Comparisons or Dual Parenteral and Enteral Support or Transitions -- Parenteral Aspects: Preclinical Studies.
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e-Book
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Dietary reference intakes : applications in dietary planning

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Subcommittee on Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes and the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes, Institute of Medicine. --Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2003.
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Online
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Subcommittee on Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes
Responsibility
Subcommittee on Interpretation and Uses of Dietary Reference Intakes and the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes, Institute of Medicine
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Date of Publication
c2003
Physical Description
237 p.
ISBN
0309518822
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutrition Assessment
Energy Intake
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Requirements
Reference Standards
Dietetics
Access
Open access: download free PDF
Format
e-Book
Location
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Dietitian handbook

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Clinical Nutrition Services ; editors, Roseann Nassar, Stephanie Cook, and Shannon Cowan. --Regina, SK: Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region , c2014.
Call Number
WB 400 R361d 2014
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Dickson Building
Call Number
WB 400 R361d 2014
Corporate Author
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region (Sask.). Clinical Nutrition Services
Other Authors
Nassar, Roseann
Cook, Stephanie
Cowan, Shannon
Responsibility
Clinical Nutrition Services ; editors, Roseann Nassar, Stephanie Cook, and Shannon Cowan
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
200 pages
ISBN
9781483417103
9781483417097 (e)
Subjects (MeSH)
Dietetics - Handbooks
Diet Therapy - Handbooks
Nutrition Assessment - Handbooks
Nutritional Support - Handbooks
Subjects (LCSH)
Dietitians
Dietetics--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Nutrition counseling--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Contents
Nutrition assessment -- Pediatrics -- Enteral nutrition -- Parenteral nutrition -- Refeeding syndrome -- Disease states -- Adult formulas -- Pediatric formulas.
Format
Book
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Dickson Building
Copies
2
Loan Period
3 weeks
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DRI, dietary reference intakes : the essential guide to nutrient requirements

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Jennifer J. Otten, Jennifer Pitzi Hellwig, Linda D. Meyers, editors. --Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2006.
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Widely regarded as the classic reference work for the nutrition, dietetic, and allied health professions since its introduction in 1943, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, in partnership with Health Canada, has updated what used to be known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and renamed their new approach to these guidelines Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Since 1998, the Institute of Medicine has issued eight exhaustive volumes of DRIs that offer quantitative es…
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Other Authors
Otten, Jennifer J.
Hellwig, Jennifer Pitzi
Meyers, Linda D.
Responsibility
Jennifer J. Otten, Jennifer Pitzi Hellwig, Linda D. Meyers, editors
Alternate Title
Dietary reference intakes
Guide to nutrient requirements
Continues
Recommended dietary allowances
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Date of Publication
c2006
Physical Description
1 online resource
ISBN
9780309100915
Subjects (MeSH)
Diet - standards
Micronutrients - standards
Nutrition Assessment
Nutritional Requirements
Reference Values
Abstract
Widely regarded as the classic reference work for the nutrition, dietetic, and allied health professions since its introduction in 1943, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, in partnership with Health Canada, has updated what used to be known as Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and renamed their new approach to these guidelines Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Since 1998, the Institute of Medicine has issued eight exhaustive volumes of DRIs that offer quantitative estimates of nutrient intakes to be used for planning and assessing diets applicable to healthy individuals in the United States and Canada. Now, for the first time, all eight volumes are summarized in one easy-to-use reference volume. Organized by nutrient for ready use, this popular reference volume reviews the function of each nutrient in the human body, food sources, usual dietary intakes, and effects of deficiencies and excessive intakes.
Contents
Introduction to the dietary reference intakes -- Applying the dietary reference intakes -- Macronutrients, healthful diets, and physical activity -- Energy -- Physical activity -- Dietary carbohydrates : sugars and starches -- Fiber -- Dietary fat : total fat and fatty acids -- Cholesterol -- Protein and amino acids -- Water -- Vitamin A -- Vitamin B6 -- Vitamin B12 -- Biotin -- Vitamin C -- Carotenoids -- Choline -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Folate -- Vitamin K -- Niacin -- Pantothenic acid -- Riboflavin -- Thiamin -- Calcium -- Chromium -- Copper -- Fluoride -- Iodine -- Iron -- Magnesium -- Manganese -- Molybdenum -- Phosphorus -- Potassium -- Selenium -- Sodium and chloride -- Sulfate -- Zinc -- Arsenic, boron, nickel, silicon, and vanadium -- Acknowledgments ; Biographical sketches ; Methods ; Glossary and acronyms ; DRI values for indispensable amino acids by life stage and gender group ; Conversions ; Iron intakes and estimated percentiles of the distribution of iron requirements from the Continuing survey of food intakes by individuals (CSFII), 1994-1996 -- Standard deviation of requirements for nutrients with an EAR -- Estimates of within-subject variation in intake -- Summary tables, dietary reference intakes.
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Guidelines for nutrition care of renal patients

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Wiggins, Kerri L. (3rd ed.) --Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association , 2002.
Call Number
WJ 342 W655g 2002
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
WJ 342 W655g 2002
Author
Wiggins, Kerri L
Other Authors
American Dietetic Association. Renal Practice Group
Edition
3rd ed.
Alternate Title
Nutrition care of renal patients
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American Dietetic Association
Date of Publication
2002
Physical Description
137 p.
ISBN
0880911891
Subjects (MeSH)
Kidney Failure, Chronic - diet therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
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Handbook of Famine, Starvation, and Nutrient Deprivation : From Biology to Policy

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Victor R. Preedy, Vinood B. Patel, editors. --Cham: Springer , c2019.
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This book addresses the causes and effects of nutrient deficiencies along the cell-to-communities continuum. The book is primarily concerned with a lack or deficiency of one or more micro- or macronutrients in connection with malnutrition, under nutrition, and starvation. Embedded within the deficiency states is acute restriction whereby food is withdrawn completely for short periods, as when individuals are adhering to religious requirements or undergoing surgical procedures. Further downstrea…
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Other Authors
Preedy, Victor R.
Patel, Vinood B.
Responsibility
Victor R. Preedy, Vinood B. Patel, editors
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (829 p.) : 479 illus., 330 illus. in color
Series Title
Springer reference
ISBN
9783319553870
9783319553863 (Print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Deficiency Diseases - etiology
Digestive System Physiological Phenomena
Malnutrition - physiopathology
Nutrition Assessment
Starvation - physiopathology
Nutrition Policy
Specialty
Nutritional Sciences
Notes
"eReference".
Abstract
This book addresses the causes and effects of nutrient deficiencies along the cell-to-communities continuum. The book is primarily concerned with a lack or deficiency of one or more micro- or macronutrients in connection with malnutrition, under nutrition, and starvation. Embedded within the deficiency states is acute restriction whereby food is withdrawn completely for short periods, as when individuals are adhering to religious requirements or undergoing surgical procedures. Further downstream is the consumption of a fraction of the normal diet, as when individuals are dieting or when there is restriction in the amount or variety of food available. The causes of such reductions in dietary intake are varied and also include the social context of poverty, financial limitations, and famine. Refugees and displaced persons may also be vulnerable to under nutrition or total starvation. Diseases may also impact on the total food consumed, such as when there are physical impediments (intestinal obstruction or dysphagia) or anorexia (induced by organic disease or as a disease process per se, ie, anorexia nervosa). This book, organized as 124 chapters in 12 major sections, covers the variable manifestations of dietary restrictions on cells, whole organs, the individual, and societies.
Contents
Part I. General Aspects of Famine and Undernutrition: Setting the Scene -- Part II. Effects of Famine -- Part III. Food Insecurity, Security, and Waste -- Part IV. Biosocial and Social Aspects, Inequalities, Low Income, Refugees, and Conflict -- Part V. Hunger and Anorexia -- Part VI. Screening Tools, Classifications, and Applications -- Part VII. Medical Causes of Malnutrition, Prevalence, and Impact -- Part VIII. Effects of Undernutrition, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Tissue Systems -- Part IX. Life Stages, Pregnancy, the Young, and Elderly -- Part X. Micronutrients -- Part XI. Modeling Systems, Cellular and Molecular Effects -- Part XII. International Aspects, Policy, Management, Case Study, and Resources.
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e-Book
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Inpatient Food Record

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IWK. Clinical Nutrition. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.
Pamphlet Number
PL-1254
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Directions for collecting and recording nutrition data, and chart: Meal and Time, Food and Beverage Served, Amount Eaten, etc.
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Corporate Author
IWK. Clinical Nutrition
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
IWK Health Centre
Date of Publication
2020
Format
Pamphlet
Language
English
Physical Description
1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
Subjects (MeSH)
Diet Records
Nutrition Assessment
Subjects (LCSH)
Nutrition--Evaluation
Abstract
Directions for collecting and recording nutrition data, and chart: Meal and Time, Food and Beverage Served, Amount Eaten, etc.
Notes
Formerly titled "Calorie Count Sheet".
Responsibility
IWK Clinical Nutrition, Halifax, NS
Pamphlet Number
PL-1254
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Nutritional issues in cancer care

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edited by Valerie J. Kogut, Sandra L. Luthringer. --Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2005.
Call Number
QZ 266 K79n 2005
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
QZ 266 K79n 2005
Other Authors
Kogut, Valerie J
Luthringer, Sandra L
Other Authors
Oncology Nursing Society
Responsibility
edited by Valerie J. Kogut, Sandra L. Luthringer
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Date of Publication
2005
Physical Description
xvii, 374 p.
ISBN
9781890504540
1890504548
Subjects (MeSH)
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Oncology Nursing - methods
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
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3 weeks
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Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis : A Guide for Clinicians

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Elizabeth H. Yen, Amanda Radmer Leonard, editors. (1st ed.) --Cham: Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press , c2015.
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This comprehensive text fulfills an unmet need for practitioners who treat patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) by providing data-driven advice concerning the implementation of nutritional interventions to CF patients from infancy to adulthood. Nutritional therapies have been key early interventions, and remain central to the well-being and survival of patients with cystic fibrosis. The nature of the disease causes significant alterations in a patient's ability to process and assimilate nutrients…
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Other Authors
Yen, Elizabeth H
Leonard, Amanda Radmer
Responsibility
Elizabeth H. Yen, Amanda Radmer Leonard, editors
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham
Publisher
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxvi, 271 p. : 12 illus., 5 illus. in color)
Series
Nutrition and Health
Series Title
Nutrition and health (Totowa, N.J.)
ISBN
9783319163871
9783319163864 (print ed.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Cystic Fibrosis - complications
Cystic Fibrosis - diet therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Abstract
This comprehensive text fulfills an unmet need for practitioners who treat patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) by providing data-driven advice concerning the implementation of nutritional interventions to CF patients from infancy to adulthood. Nutritional therapies have been key early interventions, and remain central to the well-being and survival of patients with cystic fibrosis. The nature of the disease causes significant alterations in a patient's ability to process and assimilate nutrients and contribute to higher metabolic demands throughout a patient's life. This volume provides an introduction to cystic fibrosis and nutritional assessments and serves as an extensive guide to the nutritional monitoring and management of patients with cystic fibrosis, including special populations within cystic fibrosis that require additional considerations. Unique chapters in this volume include nutrition assessments for adult and obese CF patients and four chapters on specific common co-morbidities for cystic fibrosis patients: pancreatic insufficiency, liver disease, gastrointestinal complications, and cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus. Written by experts in the field, Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis is designed as a resource for physicians, nurses, dietitians and other medical providers who deliver care for patients with cystic fibrosis.
Contents
What is Cystic Fibrosis? The relationship between nutrition and outcomes in cystic fibrosis -- Macronutrient Requirements -- Dietary fat and fat metabolism in CF -- Vitamin D and Bone Health -- Vitamins and Minerals -- Nutrition in Infancy -- Nutritional Assessment: Age 2-20 years -- Nutrition Assessment: Adults and Obesity -- Nutrition Intervention -- Pancreatic Insufficiency -- Nutrition and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease -- Gastrointestinal Complications of Cystic Fibrosis and their impact on Nutrition -- Nutritional Management of Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes Mellitus -- Nutrition Pre and Post Lung Transplant -- Pregnancy, Nutrition and Cystic Fibrosis -- Nutrition for Pancreatic Sufficient Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis -- Behavioral Interventions and Anticipatory Guidance -- Nutrition and Quality Improvement in Cystic Fibrosis.
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e-Book
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Nutrition made incredibly easy!

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(2nd ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2007.
Call Number
QU 145 N976 2007
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
QU 145 N976 2007
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Date of Publication
2007
Physical Description
406 p.
Series Title
Incredibly easy
ISBN
1582555214
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Therapy
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Pediatric nutrition in chronic diseases and developmental disorders : prevention, assessment, and treatment

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Ekvall, Shirley W. (2nd ed.) --New York, NY: Oxford University , 2005.
Call Number
WS 115 P371 2005
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Call Number
WS 115 P371 2005
Author
Ekvall, Shirley W.
Other Authors
Ekvall, Valli K.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University
Date of Publication
2005
Physical Description
532 p. : ill.
ISBN
195165640
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutrition Disorders - therapy
Chronic Disease - therapy
Developmental Disabilities - complications
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Disorders
Child Nutrition
Child
Infant
Format
Book
Location
IWK Health Sciences Library
Copies
1
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2 weeks
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Persisting undernutrition in India : causes, consequences and possible solutions

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Nira Ramachandran. --New Delhi: Springer , c2014.
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The book revisits the causes of persisting undernutrition in India, but moves away from the usual focus on women and children to a broader view of the entire population. It estimates the economic losses resulting from ignoring undernutrition in the adult working population, and questions the current narrow focus of nutrition interventions, suggesting that a family-based approach may provide quicker results and long-term sustainability. It compares the best and worst performing states in the cou…
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Author
Ramachandran, Nira
Responsibility
Nira Ramachandran
Place of Publication
New Delhi
Publisher
Springer
Date of Publication
c2014
Physical Description
1 online resource (xxv, 241 pages)
ISBN
9788132218326 (electronic bk.)
9788132218319
Subjects (MeSH)
Malnutrition
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Policy
Nutritional Status
Socioeconomic Factors
Other Subjects
India
Abstract
The book revisits the causes of persisting undernutrition in India, but moves away from the usual focus on women and children to a broader view of the entire population. It estimates the economic losses resulting from ignoring undernutrition in the adult working population, and questions the current narrow focus of nutrition interventions, suggesting that a family-based approach may provide quicker results and long-term sustainability. It compares the best and worst performing states in the country to glean learnings from both successes and failures and emphasizes the need to hand over the ownership of nutrition outcomes from the state to the community and family for more sustainable results. The book is organized in three sections: Part 1 details the nutrition status of the population, regional variations in nutrition outcomes, and government response in terms of interventions. Part 2 reviews issues and concerns like gender discrimination, poor child nutrition status, ineffective implementation of government programmes in the field, and the possible impacts of emerging issues like climate change. Part 3 seeks solutions from both international and country experiences.
Contents
India's Nutrition Scenario: Issues and State Response -- Changing Calorie Consumption and Dietary Patterns -- Does Gender Still Determine Nutrition Status? -- The Costs of Persisting Adult Undernutrition -- Why Child Undernutrition Persists in India -- Exploring Child Undernutrition Further: Best and Worst Case Scenarios -- The Additional Burden of Anaemia -- Do Nutrition Interventions Work in the Field? Reality Check -- Factoring Climate Change into the Nutrition Scenario -- In Search of Solutions -- A Family-Based Approach to Nutrition -- Making the ICDS Effective -- Improving Nutrition Status: Lessons from International Experience -- Conclusions -- Fast Tracking Nutritional Improvements in India.
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e-Book
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Pocket guide to nutrition assessment of the patient with kidney disease : a concise, practical resource for comprehensive nutrition care in kidney disease

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[edited by] Linda McCann ; a project of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation. (5th ed.) --New York, NY: National Kidney Foundation , c2015.
Call Number
WJ 300 P739 2015
Location
Dickson Building
This pocket guide resource provides specific chapters based on KDIGO and KDOQI guidelines and recommendations for nutrition; peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis; diabetes; cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and hypertension; CKD-mineral and bone disorder; and CKD related anemia. Special populations include acute kidney injury, gout, HIV/AIDS, nephrolithiasis, nephrotic syndrome, older adults, pediatrics, pregnancy, and kidney transplant.
Call Number
WJ 300 P739 2015
Corporate Author
National Kidney Foundation. Council on Renal Nutrition
Other Authors
McCann, Linda
Responsibility
[edited by] Linda McCann ; a project of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
National Kidney Foundation
Date of Publication
c2015
Physical Description
[322 p.]
Subjects (MeSH)
Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
Nutrition Assessment
Abstract
This pocket guide resource provides specific chapters based on KDIGO and KDOQI guidelines and recommendations for nutrition; peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis; diabetes; cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and hypertension; CKD-mineral and bone disorder; and CKD related anemia. Special populations include acute kidney injury, gout, HIV/AIDS, nephrolithiasis, nephrotic syndrome, older adults, pediatrics, pregnancy, and kidney transplant.
Format
Book
Publication Type
Handbook
Location
Dickson Building
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The practitioner's guide to nutrition-focused physical exam of infants, children, and adolescents : an illustrated handbook

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editors Hanna Freeman, Bette Klein ; American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition ; Cleveland Clinic Children's. --Silver Spring, MD: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition , c2019.
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This handbook assists bedside clinicians discern the presence and degree of malnutrition during the nutrition assessment of patients from birth to age 20 y. A nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) should be part of the clinician's skill set and this guide is intended to help you develop your NFPE skills. The book includes pictorial representations of various stages of muscle and fat depletion, vitamin and mineral losses, and fluid balance.
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Corporate Author
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Other Authors
Freeman, Hanna
Klein, Bette
Responsibility
editors Hanna Freeman, Bette Klein ; American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition ; Cleveland Clinic Children's
Alternate Title
Nutrition-focused physical exam of infants, children, & adolescents
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Date of Publication
c2019
Physical Description
1 online resource
ISBN
9781889622385
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutrition Assessment
Nutrition Therapy
Specialty
Nutritional Sciences
Pediatrics
Physical Examination
Abstract
This handbook assists bedside clinicians discern the presence and degree of malnutrition during the nutrition assessment of patients from birth to age 20 y. A nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) should be part of the clinician's skill set and this guide is intended to help you develop your NFPE skills. The book includes pictorial representations of various stages of muscle and fat depletion, vitamin and mineral losses, and fluid balance.
Format
e-Book
Location
Online
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Principles of nutritional assessment

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Rosalind S. Gibson. (2nd ed.) --New York: Oxford University Press , 2005.
Call Number
WB 400 G52 2005
Location
Cape Breton Regional
Call Number
WB 400 G52 2005
Author
Gibson, Rosalind S.
Responsibility
Rosalind S. Gibson
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date of Publication
2005
Physical Description
xx, 908 p. : ill.
ISBN
9780195171693
0195171691
Subjects (MeSH)
Nutrition Assessment
Nutritional Status
Format
Book
Location
Cape Breton Regional
Copies
1
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PSAP-VII, pharmacotherapy self-assessment program. Book 11, Gastroenterology and nutrition

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--Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy , 2012.
Call Number
QV 18.2 P974 2012 Bk.11
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Call Number
QV 18.2 P974 2012 Bk.11
Place of Publication
Lenexa, KS
Publisher
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Date of Publication
2012
Physical Description
176 p.
ISBN
9781932658248
Subjects (MeSH)
Gastroenterology
Nutrition Assessment
Format
Book
Location
Halifax Infirmary
Loan Period
3 weeks
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