Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient
care! The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition
explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve your clients' oral
and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-color photos and
illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning,
implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid
foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subject's increased
emphasis on the NBDHE examination. Written by an interdisciplinary
author team with expertise in nutrition and dental hygiene, this book
was the first nutritional guide designed specifically for dental
hygienists!
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UNIQUE! Biochemistry chapter covers the essential concepts tested on
the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
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UNIQUE! Coverage of vitamins and minerals is based on the oral
effects of micronutrients.
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Clinically relevant applications to dental hygiene include a focus
on patient education and dental hygiene considerations in each
chapter.
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Case studies and Health Applications demonstrate how nutrition
concepts can be applied to specific patient situations.
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Learning features include pretests and key terms highlighted in
each chapter, with definitions in the glossary.
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Practice quizzes online allow you to test your comprehension, and
include feedback and remediation for incorrect answers.
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NEW! Updated content addresses interdisciplinary practice and the
FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act, with expanded coverage of older
adults, vitamin D, and nutrigenomics.
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NEW! Coverage of the latest federal nutrition standards includes
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts label, and
more.
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NEW! UPDATED full-color illustrations include additional clinical
photos as well as food-source photos in the micronutrient chapters.
