Publisher's Synopsis
Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive reference for professionals, providing the latest information on:Role of nutrition in cancer prevention and survivorship, standards for diagnosing malnutrition, and research on ways obesity promotes cancer Medical nutrition therapy for over 12 different cancers Accurate and current reviews of the roles of vitamin, mineral, herbal, and botanical supplements in cancer prevention and treatment and the role of nutrition in Integrative Oncology Interactions between cancer therapies and nutrients The Subjective Global Nutrition Assessment for pediatric patients Predictive equations for estimated energy needs of children and adults Role of nutrition in palliative and hospice care And more!This book is a study resource for the Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology (CSO) examination.
