This topic was requested by RDNs for a new course! Dr. Okun is a world authority on Parkinson’s Disease and how to maintain quality of life for PD patients and their caretakers. Learn therapies for weight management, gastroparesis, drooling, bowel and urinary issues. CDCES, CHES approved.
Michael Okun, MD, Irene Malaty, MD, and Wissam Deeb, MD
Intervention with patients who have had a traumatic experience in a health care setting is crucial in preventing psychological issues, as well as help reduce anxiety for future care. It offers in-depth strategies for supporting patients and their families.
Michelle Flaum Hall, EdD, LPCC-S and Scott Hall, PhD, LPCC-S
Patients with prediabetes or diabetes can improve glycemic control through intensive management, good lifestyle choices, and a mix of integrative and traditional therapies. Following individualized diabetes care, preventing or reversing existing complications is possible.
This evidence-based Mayo Clinic book discusses the underlying causes of IBD and how it strikes, how to improve health, plus medications, integrative therapies, and surprising ways the diseases can affect other parts of the body, including a possible cancer connection for some.
Francis A. Farraye, MD, M.Sc. and Sunanda V. Kane, MD, M.S.P.H.
This new updated 8th edition covers the newest evidence-based research in insulin administration, pump therapy, and CGM. There are therapies for the management or prevention of complications, information on diabetes self-care and counseling strategies to improve family support and psychosocial care.
New edition! As Type 2 diabetes continues to rise in prevalence around the world, it is important for clinicians to stay current and choose the most effective interventions. This edition covers oral medications, diet and lifestyle modifications, insulin regimens, and the latest clinical guidelines from ADA.
This book is very readable and attention-grabbing! It is known that many chronic diseases have their roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. Modern research shows nutrition can optimize its function along with other good lifestyle decisions. The book answers the questions: Why at times do antioxidants do more harm than good? What’s the connection between heart disease and Alzheimer’s, or infertility and hearing loss?
Good advice alone is not enough when it comes to helping patients manage chronic and acute conditions and make healthier choices in such areas as diet, and preventive care. “Even the briefest clinical interaction can serve to build trust, clarify patients' goals as well as reasons for ambivalence, and guide them to take positive steps. Vivid sample dialogues, tips, and scripts illustrate ways to incorporate this evidence-based approach into diverse health care settings, including remote work.”
William Miller, PhD, Stephen Rollnick, PhD, Christopher Butler, MD
This book explains the proven, popular counseling approach, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and shows how to integrate it into present counseling interactions with clients. MI offers tools to help clients work through ambivalence and avoid quick-fixes and overcome barriers to change and maintain healthier habits. Sample dialogues show specific ways to improve conversations on movement and planning and eating better.
Dawn Clifford, PhD, RDN, and Laura Curtis, MS, RDN
This new edition provides vital tools for helping young people open up about their struggles, explore alternatives, and make healthier choices. The authors show how to have productive conversations about behavior change with adolescents and young adults in any clinical context.
For over 35 years, Sylvia Escott-Stump’s popular book, which is reviewed by practicing and academic nutrition experts, has been the go-to clinical nutrition resource for practitioners wanting to update or refresh their knowledge. The book covers evidence-based therapies and practice guidance on 270 clinical conditions.
Nutrition practitioners must develop and maintain the counseling, interviewing, motivational, and educational skills they'll need to be successful. Throughout this 8th edition book, the authors focus on effective nutrition interventions, evidence-based theories and models, clinical nutrition principles, and knowledge of behavioral science and educational approaches.
Judith A. Beto, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND; Betsy B. Holli, EdD, RDN, LDN; Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP)
This 3rd edition has updated images depicting micronutrient deficiencies, degrees of fat and muscle wasting, and expanded guidance on laboratory assays for vitamin and mineral status. It provides essential tools for malnutrition and micronutrient assessment, documentation, and coding.
Totally updated and expanded with new health guidelines, case studies, and clinical conditions. Excellent resource for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and public health. Covers the unique physiological changes and nutritional needs of this aging population as well as clinical guidelines.
Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND & Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND, plus 47 Contributing authors.
Totally updated and expanded with new health guidelines, case studies, and clinical conditions. Excellent resource for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and public health. Covers the unique physiological changes and nutritional needs of this aging population as well as clinical guidelines.
Melissa Bernstein, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND & Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND, plus 47 Contributing authors.
Written by physicians with nutrition expertise for practicing clinicians. It is evidence-based nutrition therapy across the full expanse of health and disease. New data from hundreds of studies is included in this edition along with enhanced coverage of controversial topics.
Dr. David L. Katz MD MPH FACPM FACP, Rachel S.C. Friedman MD MHS, Sean C. Lucan MD MPH MS, Kofi D. Essel, MD, Shivam Joshi, MD, Joshua Levitt, MD, and Ming-Chin Yeh, MD.
Excellent resource written by food allergy experts, this book presents the physiology, diagnosis, and
management as well as treatment and prevention of food allergies. It is comprehensive, evidence-based, and written in a detailed, clear format with descriptive
tables and figures.
Carina Venter, PhD, RDN, Marion Groetch, MS, RDN, Dr. John James, MD, and Dr. Scott Sicherer, MD
Clinicians need this exciting book! Despite aggressive pharmaceutical and surgical interventions, coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the number #1 killer. Learn evidence-based nutrition and integrative therapies by leading experts in cardiovascular medicine.
Stephen Sinatra, MD and Mark Houston, MD and 22 contributing authors
Excellent book! Updated with evidence- and experience-based clinical practice application. Covers carcinogenesis, treatment, plus MNT for specific cancers, survivorship, and palliative care. All steps of the Nutrition Care Process are addressed.
Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Book Editors: Anne Coble Voss, PhD, RDN, LDN and Valaree Williams, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC, FAND
Popular physician, Peter Attia, draws upon the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional, exercise, and mental health solutions for healthier aging. He exposes traditional medicine’s delays in treatment for chronic diseases and use of drugs instead of more effective lifestyle changes.
