The dental hygienist's guide to nutritional care.

Stegeman, Cynthia A. (Author). Davis, Judi Ratliff (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781455737659 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1455737658 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xvii, 450 p. ; 28 cm.
Edition: Edition 4. /
Publisher: St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier Saunders, c2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

pt. I. Orientation to basic nutrition. 1. Overview of healthy eating habits : Basic nutrition ; Physiological functions of nutrients ; Basic concepts of nutrition ; Government nutrition concerns ; Nutrient recommendations: dietary reference intakes ; Food guidance systems for Americans ; Dietary guidelines for Americans ; Myplate system ; Other food guides ; Nutrition labeling ; Health application 1: Obesity -- 2. Concepts in biochemistry : What is biochemistry? ; Fundamentals of biochemistry ; Principle biomolecules in nutrition ; Summary of metabolism ; Health application 2: Lactose intolerance -- 3. The alimentary canal: digestion and absorption : Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract ; Oral cavity ; Esophagus ; Gastric digestion ; Small intestine ; Large intestine ; Health application 3: Gluten-related disorders -- 4. Carbohydrate: the efficient fuel : Classification ; Physiological roles ; Requirements ; Sources ; Hyperstates and hypostates ; Nonnutritive sweeteners/sugar substitutes ; Health application 4: High-fructose corn syrup -- 5. Protein: the cellular foundation : Amino acids ; Classification ; Physiological roles ; Requirements ; Sources ; Underconsumption and health-related problems ; Overconsumption and health-related problems ; Health application 5: Vegetarianism -- 6. Lipids: the condensed energy : Classification ; Chemical structure ; Characteristics of fatty acids ; Compound lipids ; Cholesterol ; Physiological roles ; Dietary fats and dental health ; Dietary requirements ; Sources ; Overconsumption and health-related problems ; Underconsumption and health-related problems ; Fat replacers ; Health application 6: Hyperlipidemia --