Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference

Discussing nutritional therapies in the management of gastrointestinal issues, this important reference brings together experts in the field of nutrition and gastroenterology to offer dietary, nutritional, and natural therapies for gastrointestinal ailments in order to improve digestive health. Beginning with a review of the digestive tract and core concepts, it presents the nutritional consequences and considerations of digestive disorders including celiac disease, cancers, malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and obesity. It also addresses the unique issues of hospitalized patients and includes a toolbox of key concepts, charts, tables, algorithms, and practical therapeutic strategies.