Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations

Download or read book Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations written by Safaii-Waite and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulations feature 10 decision-tree modules in which students are asked to weigh different options in treatment of a patient with conditions like diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, helping them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The accompanying text incorporate prompts for 10 peer-to-peer simulation experiences that reflect the topics presented as part of the decision-tree modules. The text also includes a chapter on the nutrition-focused physical examination, a relatively new area for dietitians.