Optimizing Nutrition Guidance: A Comprehensive Medical Guide

Written by renowned medical expert Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, and co-authored by Ming-Chin Yeh, Joshua Levitt, Kofi D Essel, Shivam Joshi, and Rachel Summer Clair Friedman, “Nutrición Médica” is the definitive guide for healthcare professionals to provide effective nutrition counseling to their patients.

First published 20 years ago, this seminal work has been updated to reflect the latest scientific evidence and expert consensus. This fourth edition is a collaborative effort, bringing together experts in medical education, nutrition, dietetics, public health, epidemiology, and preventive medicine to provide a comprehensive and authoritative resource.

A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

This practical manual is designed for healthcare professionals at all levels, from medical students to practicing doctors, to provide a deep understanding of the metabolism of key nutrients and their impact on various clinical situations.

The text is built on three core principles:

• Relevance to clinical practice: Providing valid information for healthcare professionals to interact with patients effectively.
• Consistency of application: Offering uniform guidelines that can be universally applied to promote health.
• Scientific evidence: Presenting the latest, consensus-driven data from experts in the field.

Comprehensive Coverage of Nutrition in Medicine

The book is organized into seven sections, covering:

• Metabolism of clinically important nutrients
• Nutrition therapy in clinical practice
• Special aspects of clinical nutrition
• Nutrition and health promotion
• Principles of effective nutrition counseling
• Contemporary topics in nutrition
• Appendices and reference materials

This comprehensive guide provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to offer evidence-based nutrition guidance, supporting better patient outcomes and improving public health.