By Mary D. Litchford PhD, RDN, LDN

Common Denominators of Declining Nutritional Status, 3rd edition, focuses on modifiable medical conditions that are associated with declining nutritional status in adults.  It incorporates many of the geriatric syndromes identified by the AHRQ technical report Common Syndromes in Older Adults Related to Primary and Secondary Prevention. Common denominators discussed include: cognitive impairment, frailty, sarcopenia, cachexia, malnutrition, dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, dysphagia, chronic inflammation and homeostenosis. Learn how to recognize the early warning signs of the common geriatric syndromes and develop effective nutrition intervention strategies. This book can be used for age specific training for Nutrition Care Services professional staff.

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By Mary D. Litchford PhD, RDN, LDN

Cutting-edge reference for professionals working in all healthcare settings. Fundamental resource for professors teaching MNT/NCP & interns. Includes sections on inflammatory biomarkers, hydration, nutritional anemias, vitamin mineral deficiencies, information on more than 115 blood, urine and stool tests used for assessing nutrition-related conditions. Comprehensive list of medications that may give false lab test results. Medications and diagnoses are cross-referenced in index.

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