A concise, thorough, and comprehensive nutrition reference for all caregivers, serves nursing students, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietetic students, and dietitians alike, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Helps all readers to understand the nutritional aspects of health care delivery. Completely revised and updated to focus on nutritional assessment, making it even more current and relevant to practice. Added material includes dietary reference intakes, identification and treatment of metabolic syndrome, emphasis on weight control and physical activity, aging, and health promotion among adults of all ages.