Learn how to apply sound nutrition principles when assessing, diagnosing, and evaluating your patients. Thoroughly updated and featuring a new full-color design, the third edition covers the basics of nutrition, as well as current topics relevant to all life stages and states of health. Whether you are a student or a practicing professional, this is the only resource you'll need for guidance on nutrition and oral health!
• The NEW full-color design accurately presents nutrition-specific conditions such as vitamin deficiency.
• All nutritional information has been updated to reflect the USDA's release of MyPyramid, a food guidance system incorporating the most recent research.
• Content updates include a NEW Health Application box on high fructose com syrup, new information on the pros and cons of popular high-protein diets, the most current American Heart Association recommendations for cardiovascular risk reduction, and much more!