Description
The author discusses normal gut physiology and function, as well as dysfunction and diseases. Liz Lipski is an instructor on gut health for the Institute for Functional Medicine. The book covers natural food remedies for ADD, constipation, IBS, asthma, food sensitivities, recurrent abdominal pain, and more. Well referenced & interesting!
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic physiology and biochemistry of GI problems and how they can compromise health.
2. Discuss changes due to poor nutrition that affect the intestines and colon functions.
3. Better assess the patients’ eating habits to control signs, symptoms, and GI diseases.
4. Better determine appropriate functional nutrition therapy intervention for patients.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (2010) Botanicals, phytochemicals
- (2040) Food science, genetically modified food
- (2050) Genetics
- (2060) Immunology
- (2070) Macronutrients: carbohydrate, fat, protein, fiber, water
- (2080) Microbiology, food toxicology
- (2090) Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals
- (2100) Nutritional biochemistry
- (2110) Physiology, exercise physiology
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (3010) Assessment methodology
- (3040) Food consumption, fluid balance
- (3060) Laboratory tests
- (3100) Supplemental nutrients, botanicals
- (4000) Wellness and public health
- (4040) Disease prevention
- (4050) Epidemiology
- (4060) Exercise, fitness, and sports nutrition
- (4090) Health behaviors: smoking cessation, stress management
- (4150) Infancy & Childhood
- (4160) Adolescence
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (5070) Pediatrics
- (5080) Adolescents
- (5110) Allergies, sensitivities
- (5120) Autoimmune diseases, arthritis, lupus
- (5130) Bone diseases, osteoporosis
- (5180) Developmental disorders
- (5190) Diabetes mellitus
- (5200) Disordered eating
- (5220) Gastrointestinal disorders
- (5280) Nutrient deficiencies, Failure to thrive
- (5290) Metabolic disorders, Inborn errors
- (5300) Neurological: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's spinal cord injuries
- (5320) Psychiatric disorders, anxiety
- (5370) Weight management, obesity
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
Book Details
| Author | Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CCN |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Publisher | Basic Health Publications |
| ISBN | 978-1-5912-151-9 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Page Count | 342 |
About the Author
Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CCN, is an instructor for Institute for Functional Medicine, holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition, and is a board-certified clinical nutritionist. She is the author of "Digestive Wellness" and "Leaky Cut Syndrome," and has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of holistic and complementary medicine.
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