Nutrition therapy is an essential component of effective diabetes management. Healthcare providers need to stay current on new developments in nutrition therapy and specific interventions for a wide range of patient populations and special circumstances in order to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients. Revised and updated to incorporate the latest research and evidence-based guidelines, the third edition of the American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes is a comprehensive resource for the successful implementation of nutrition therapy for people with diabetes.
Topics covered include:
Macronutrients and micronutrients
Nutrition therapy for pregnant women, youth, older adults, and people with prediabetes
Nutrition therapy for hospitalized and long-term care patients
Celiac disease, eating disorders, and diabetes complications
Cost-effectiveness of nutrition therapy, health literacy and numeracy, and community-based diabetes prevention programs
Chapter 8: Nutrition Therapy for Youth with Diabetes
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Published:2017
Gail Spiegel, MS, RDN, CDE, "Nutrition Therapy for Youth with Diabetes", American Diabetes Association Guide to Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes, Alison B. Evert, MS, RDN, CDE, Marion J. Franz, MS, RDN, CDE
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Nutrition Therapy Goals and Recommendations for Youth
Nutrition Therapy Interventions
Insulin Regimens
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Summary of Nutrition Therapy for Youth with Diabetes