Health Professional S Guide To Nutrition Management Of Thyroid Disease

"This comprehensive reference provides guidance for dietitians, physicians, and other allied care professionals working with patients with thyroid disease. Using the most current evidencebased guidelines from the American Thyroid Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and available research, this guide addresses: Thyroid function, weight regulation, and the role of iodine Energy and nutrient requirements in thyroid disease Diagnosis, medical management, and applying the Nutrition Care Process to provide patientcentered nutrition care of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer Awareness of additional interventions, including alternative treatments Working with special populations, related conditions and issues, and prevention strategies Useful appendix materials include sample food plans, low iodine diet guidelines, list of goitrogens, monitoring recommendations, suggested resources, and more"--

This book will help you understand the thyroid and its role in your health while providing information that can make living with a thyroid problem much simpler. You'll also get information on common thyroid symptoms and the processes of getting diagnosed and treated. Without this knowledge, it can be easy to end up with the wrong treatment or an incorrect diagnosis. From there, you'll learn the best foods to eat for your thyroid disorder, as well as foods to avoid if you want to be able to control your weight and your metabolism. When combined with basic healthy lifestyle choices and a good tracking program, these techniques can help you take control of your life and overcome the havoc a thyroid problem can wreak on your system. If you're ready to stop feeling helpless in the face of your body's hormonal imbalance, this book is the perfect choice. It will give you the keys to a better, healthier life for many years to come.

Get to diagnosis in days instead of decades.

12 percent of the population of North America has some form of thyroid disease.

The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about: How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions Who is at risk for thyroid disease Well-known thyroid disorders - hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression) Treatments and living with the disease Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.

This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive guide to all the common thyroid disorders that may be seen by internists, endocrinologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and endocrine surgeons. While the fundamentals of thyroid hormone function and regulation in health and disease are well covered, the primary focus is on the clinical approach to thyroid disease, with detailed coverage of both initial diagnosis and management and the role of imaging. Because most endocrine diseases are chronic and lifelong, special emphasis is placed on long-term management and the common pitfalls that may be encountered by the clinician. The editors are internationally acknowledged leaders in the field of thyroid disease and have gathered an outstanding team of authors, all of whom are also highly expert in their respective areas, but who, equally importantly, write in a clear and lucid style. The numerous isotope scan and ultrasonographic images ensure that the book will serve as a valuable reference atlas to which the physician will return again and again.

Thyroid problems, affecting an estimated 25 million people, can wreak havoc on your metabolism and overall health. With this diet book, you will find more than 100 recipes that are specifically designed to help you manage your condition and weight. This guide includes: An overview of how metabolism affects your body Foods to eat frequently . . . and foods to avoid at all costs 100-plus recipes to aid specific thyroid problems--and help you stay healthy Lifestyle changes and techniques that complement the recipes With recipes so good it's a wonder they're healthy, this is the ultimate resource to learn how to eat right and successfully manage your thyroid condition!