| Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case-Study Approach Contributor(s): Nelms, Marcia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1305628667 ISBN-13: 9781305628663 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $180.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Nutrition - Medical | Nutrition |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.5" W x 10.7" (1.95 lbs) 456 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
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Contributor Bio(s): Nelms, Marcia: - Dr. Nahikian-Nelms is a professor of Clinical Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and director of the Dietetic Internship in the Division of Medical Dietetics at The Ohio State University. At Ohio State, she also serves as nutrition faculty for the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) program and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. She has practiced as a dietitian and public health nutritionist for over 25 years. She is the lead author for the textbooks Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology; Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach; and Food and Culture. Additionally, she has contributed to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual for the sections on gastrointestinal disorders and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters for other texts. Her clinical expertise focuses on development and practice of evidence-based nutrition therapy for a variety of conditions including diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and hematology/oncology for both pediatrics and adult populations, as well as the development of alternative teaching environments for students within their clinical training. Recently, her scholarly work has focused on the use and development of simulation activities as a component of the dietetic curriculum. Dr. Nahikian-Nelms has received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Teaching for the State of Missouri, Outstanding Dietetic Educator in Missouri and Ohio, and the PRIDE award from Southeast Missouri State University in recognition of her teaching. Dr. Nahikian-Nelms has previously served in her district and state dietetic associations as well as on the ACEND board and as a program reviewer. |