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Content: Foundations and Clinical Applications of Nutrition: A Nursing Approach emphasizes the role of nutrition in health promotion, primary prevention, and clinical disease states, with an in-depth analysis of the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and MyPyramid Food Guidance System. The dynamic author team utilizes a conversational writing style and a variety of learning features to apply information to the clinical setting. Key Features * The Nursing Approach case studies in each chapter reinforce the nursing process as it relates to the content area. * Applying Content Knowledge and Critical Thinking/Clinical Applications case studies reinforce and apply nutrition principles to real-world situations. * Cultural Considerations boxes discuss various eating patterns related to ethnicity and religion to provide a global approach to nutrition. * Health Debate and Social Issue boxes introduce timely topics and help separate popular media claims from academic research. * Teaching Tool boxes provide tips and guidance to apply when educating patients. * An emphasis on health promotion and primary prevention stresses the adoption of a healthy diet and lifestyle to enhance quality of life.