Mosby S Nutritrac Nutrition Analysis Software Version Iv Revised Edition

An innovative CD-ROM program, Nutritrac IV, Revised Edition, takes the guesswork out of calculating and analyzing food intake and energy expenditure. This nutrition software calculates energy expenditure based on activity level and caloric intake and generates nutrient reports and easy-to-read pie charts that detail sources of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. This program even analyzes a diet's compliance with Dietary Reference Intakes, Recommended Nutrient Intakes, and the Food Guide Pyramid. The Personal Profile section allows the user to enter and edit an unlimited number of profiles - allowing the user to monitor and manage the overall nutrition of multiple clients or the entire family. Nutritrac is ideal for both professional and personal use, with more than 150 activities and approximately 5,000 foods included! . An expansive food database contains approximately 5,000 foods in 18 different categories: Baby Food, Baked Goods, Beverages, Breads/Grains and Pasta, Breakfast Foods/Cereals, Dairy and Eggs, Fats and Oils, Fruits and Vegetables, Meats and Beans, Nuts and Seeds, Frozen Entrees and Packaged Foods, Restaurant Chains-Fast Foods, Restaurant Chains-Other, Seafood and Fish, Snacks and Sweets, Soups, Supplements, and Toppings and Sauces. . A complete listing of more than 150 activities - daily/common, sporting, recreational, and occupational - is included in the Detailed Energy Expenditure section. The Personal Profile section allows users to enter and edit an unlimited number of patients or clients for whom nutrition and activity may be assessed and analyzed and to calculate each person's body mass index (BMI). . The Analysis Tools section includes: (1) an Intake Record section in which the user may enter food intake by meal for multiple days or weeks; (2) a Detailed Energy Expenditure section used to record a variety of activities; and (3) a Weight Management Planner section that uses the information from an individual's profile, food intake, and energy output to customize weight-loss or weight-gain goals based on caloric intake, energy expenditure, or a balance of the two. . The Exploring Foods/Nutrients section provides detailed nutritional information on each food in the database and also includes a feature called Nutritrac Top 20 that ranks the top 20 foods in the database for any selected nutrient. . Colorful and easy-to-read graphics include pie charts for caloric and fat-source breakdown, bar graphs that visually represent a diet's compliance with DRI/RNI recommendations, and the familiar USDA Food Guide Pyramid with customized information comparing any individual diet with the pyramid. . Any of the various tools can be used to analyze a person's diet by individual foods or entire meals, days, or weeks. In addition, users may even create monthly meal plans for patients or clients. . The program presents detailed nutritional information in a variety of ways and automatically adjusts all analyses for age, height, and weight based on the information the user enters in the Personal Profile section. . Save feature provides you with additional mobility. . Optimization and functionality gives you the flexibility to skip meals and enter scores of data at one time without slowing you down. . Take your reports with you wherever you go - just point, click, and print! . Find the foods you want be searching within a specific food category. . The food database includes nearly 2,000 new and updated foods, such as new fast foods and convenience items, foods from the dietary patterns of various cultures, and diet-related items for individuals on lifestyle plans such as the Atkins diet or Weight Watchers. . Listed activities include more options geared toward children and adolescents, plus new trends in physical activity for adults, such as Pilates, yoga, elliptical trainers, spinning, and Tae-Bo. . A new ideal body weight (IBW) calculator helps individuals manage their weight-loss goals realistically, using medically recommended weights as guidelines. . The complete Exchange Lists for Meal Planning is useful in creating meal plans for diabetic patients or clients. . The most recent DRIs for macronutrients (energy, carbohydrates, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids) and water and electrolytes (potassium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate) are incorporated throughout to allow users to analyze their nutrient intakes against recommended intakes.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "new Nutritrac Nutrition Analysis software, Version IV ... [which] allows you to analyze and plan diet and exercise regimens for health and weight management. New features include expanded food and activity databases and calculations for ideal body weight and total daily energy needs."--P. [4] of cover.

Deepen your understanding of the most important nutrition concepts with this dynamic online course. Used in conjunction with Grodner/Long: Nutrition Foundations and Clinical Applications of Nutrition, 5th Edition, Nutrition Concepts Online integrates illustrations, animations, interactive exercises, and quizzes to reinforce your comprehension and provide an exciting, interactive learning experience. Modular format enables you to supplement your learning with online lessons or work at your own pace. Learning objectives help you focus your study on the most important concepts. Reading assignments highlight textbook material and provide related questions to help you read and review more efficiently. Hundreds of interactive exercises provide an engaging way to learn core topics with immediate feedback that helps you identify areas needing additional study. Animations bring nutrition concepts to life with visual instructions or explanations of a process or system, such as digestion. A case study at the beginning of each module challenges you to work through a realistic situation that relates to the module content. Quizzes evaluate your understanding of all the major topics covered in a particular lesson. Access to the new online version of Nutritrac Nutrition Analysis 5.0 offers a nutrition and weight management program that provides additional tools for learning with an expanded food database of over 5,000 foods in 18 different categories and a listing of more than 150 activities.

"The new second edition of this nutrition text continues to approach the study of nutrition and diet therapy from the personal and professional perspectives of nursing students. It emphasizes the significant role nutrition plays in the overall health of your patients. As a guide for planning a healthful diet, the Food Guide Pyramid is integrated throughout the text."--Jacket.

Williams' Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy is a market leader for a reason - it provides coverage of hot topics, emerging trends, and cutting edge research, plus all the essentials for providing the best nutrition care. You'll love it for the clear, conversational writing style and vivid illustrations that guide you from fundamental concepts of nutrition to the application of those concepts in clinical practice. UNIQUE! Content threads share features with other LPN/LVN titles from Elsevier for a consistent learning experience. Case studies in clinical care chapters focus on related patient care problems. Critical thinking questions challenge you to analyze, apply, and combine concepts. Cultural Considerations boxes discuss how a patient's culture can affect nutritional concepts in practice. Clinical Applications and For Further Focus boxes highlight hot topics and analyze concepts and trends in depth. Chapter Challenges use true/false, multiple-choice, and matching questions to test your understanding of chapter content. Key concepts, key terms, and chapter summaries help you study more effectively and master essential content. Diet therapy guidelines include recommendations, restrictions, and sample diets for a number of major clinical conditions. Further Readings and Resources in each chapter provide focused and up-to-date print, multimedia, and online resources to supplement learning. Useful appendixes include information on cholesterol content, fiber content, cultural and religious dietary patterns, and more. NEW! Completely updated content incorporates Dietary Guidelines 2010 and Healthy People 2020 information throughout the text to ensure you have the most up-to-date content available. NEW! Colorful and engaging design makes key content easy to find and more engaging with graphic artwork and vivid images of food. NEW! Updated illustrations visually clarify important concepts and reflect current clinical practice. NEW! Integrated assets in Pageburst version: ADA Nutrition Care Process Case Studies - Answers Challenge Questions and Answers Critical Thinking Question Answers Growth Charts and Food Composition Table Appendixes 1 & 2 Nutritrac 5.0

Accompanying CD provides interactive tools to perform a complete nutrition analysis of food intake, as well as calculate energy expenditure based on activity level and caloric intake.

From basic nutrition principles to the latest nutrition therapies for common diseases, Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 10th Edition, Revised Reprint offers a solid foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to provide effective patient care. Authors Eleanor Schlenker and Sara Long address nutrition across the life span and within the community, with an emphasis on health promotion and the effects of culture and religion on nutrition. The revised edition has been updated with current government dietary guidelines, including the new MyPlate recommendations. Other key topics include childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and food safety. Plus, evidence-based information and real-world case scenarios help you learn how to apply essential nutrition concepts and therapies in clinical practice. Case studies illustrate key concepts in authentic, "real-life" scenarios that reinforce learning and promote nutritional applications. Cultural Content boxes highlight the critical, yet often overlooked, role culture plays in nutrition — a role that is becoming more important as the population becomes more diverse. Feature boxes spotlight newsworthy issues related to the chapter topic, including: Diet–Medications Interactions — dietary warnings related to specific prescription drugs. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) — information on the uses, contraindications, and advantages/disadvantages of common herbs and supplements. Focus on Food Safety — important storage and preparation considerations for preventing food-borne illness. Health Promotion sections in each chapter emphasize the importance of health promotion and wellness as part of an effort to stress healthy lifestyle choices and prevention as the best "medicine." Websites of Interest at the end of every chapter lists reliable Internet resources for further study and exploration of various nutrition topics. Key terms are highlighted throughout the text with definitions on the same page for instant reference. Includes complimentary online access to Nutritrac 5.0, the latest version of Mosby’s premier nutrition and exercise management program that features over 1,000 new foods and enhanced functionality. Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize the importance of using research to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Expanded health promotion coverage includes the World Health Organization’s definition of "health," the concept of wellness, and patient education. An in-depth discussion of childhood obesity explores the impact and prevention of this major health concern. Additional information on metabolic syndrome examines its effects on the cardiovascular system. Coverage of nutrition support includes the use of adapted feeding tools to aid patients in various disease states. Perspective in Practice boxes offer quick access to practical applications of nutrition principles. Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Diabetes features the latest updates from the American Dietetic Association.