Organic Chemistry

Written for dietitians and other health care professionals, updates the first edition which was published nine years ago. Contributed chapters cover the many aspects of understanding diabetes, setting and achieving management goals, and selecting a nutrition education approach, as well as the specifics of macronutrient influence on blood glucose and health. Also addressed are guidelines for food selection and for adjusting nutrition therapy for special situations, the disease at various life stages, and specific clinical conditions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.