American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes: Edition 3

Alision B. Evert, MS, RDN, CDE · Marion J. Franz, MS, RDN, CDE

may 2017 · American Diabetes Association

Información sobre este eBook

Nutrition therapy is an essential component of effective diabetes management. Healthcare providers need to stay current on new developments in nutrition therapy and specific interventions for a wide range of patient populations and special circumstances in order to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. Revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and evidence-based guidelines, the third edition of the American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes is a comprehensive resource for the successful implementation of nutrition therapy for people with diabetes.

Topics covered include:
• Macronutrients and micronutrients
• Nutrition therapy for pregnant women, youth, older adults, andpeople with prediabetes
• Nutrition therapy for hospitalized and long-term care patients
• Celiac disease, eating disorders, and diabetes complications
• Cost-effectiveness of nutrition therapy, health literacy and numeracy, and community-based diabetes prevention programs

Acerca del autor

Alison B. Evert, MS, RDN, CDE, is a diabetes nutrition educator and the coordinator of diabetes education programs at the University of Washington Medical Center, Diabetes Care Center. She enjoys translating the science of nutrition into healthful eating plans for people with diabetes. Alison's experience in diabetes education has spanned over 30 years in a variety of practice settings from pediatrics to primary care. She writes and presents frequently about the role of nutrition therapy in the management of diabetes.

Marion J. Franz, MS, RDN, CDE, is a nutrition/health consultant with Nutrition Concepts by Franz, Inc. She is the lead author on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and has authored American Diabetes Association nutrition position statements and technical reviews. She is a frequent contributor to journals and textbooks and lectures frequently in the U.S. and abroad. She co-edited the 2012 edition of this book.