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Nutrition has been identified as one of the most neglected, but important aspects of gastroenterology. Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease covers all of the vital aspects of nutrition and serves as the definitive resource on this topic.

Dr. Alan Buchman has teamed up with more than 70 world renowned leaders in the field to provide today’s professional specializing in gastrointestinal disease with a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary elements and principles of nutrition. With more than 100 images and 180 tables, Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease contains essential information to optimally and successfully manage pediatric and adult patients.

Some Topics Covered Include:

• Nutritional assessment
• Nutrition in critical care
• Nutritional support
• Management of intestinal failure
• Obesity
• Pediatrics
• Probiotics
• Nutrient absorption
• Metabolism
• Home care

Some Gastrointestinal Diseases Covered Include:

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Colon cancer
• Pancreatititis
• Heptatic failure
• Celiac sprue

Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease delivers the latest information in a comprehensive and well-organized format that is perfect for gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and general internists looking to increase their knowledge of clinical nutrition. The extensive use of images, graphs, and tables compliments the text and makes this one of the most authoritative and thorough books on gastrointestinal disease currently on the market.