Cardiovascular Nutrition: Disease Management and Prevention

ISBN: 9780880913454
ISBN-10: 0880913452
Copyright: 2004
Edition: 1st
Editors: Carson, Jo Ann S., Burke, Frances M., Hark, Lisa A.,
Doody's Expert Review    Score: 82
Reviewer: Keith Hickey,  MD, BS  (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description
This book provides in-depth coverage of the role nutrition plays in the prevention and treatment of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). It is based upon current national guidelines and evidenced-based research on cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and obesity. The authors, experts in the area of cardiovascular nutrition, have created a nice mix of basic science of lipid metabolism, current diet and exercise strategies, and their applicability to well known diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome.
Purpose
Written as a reference for dietitians, physicians, nurses, and physician assistants working with patients who are at risk for or present with CVD, this book is a valuable resource. It contains helpful information to manage patients in a primary care practice or subspecialty cardiology practice. In formulating this extensive, well-written book, the authors have more than met their objectives.
Audience
It is written for a very broad range of healthcare providers treating patients at risk for coronary heart disease.
Features
The book is divided into five parts, which are subdivided into chapters. Part I covers the prevalence of CHD, reviews lipid metabolism and the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Part II covers coronary risk assessment, based on the National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) recommendations. Counseling strategies for behavior modification regarding diet and exercise, and quick nutrition screening tools (WAVE) are included in this section. Part III provides information on prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. These chapters address the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, the metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and diabetes with regards to diet and exercise. Part IV covers alternative medicine and dietary approaches, as well as popular weight-loss programs. Part V identifies and discusses special issues for women, children, and selected ethnic and racial groups. This section also has more specific information to aid physicians in nutrition counseling. The figures, tables, and graphics are nicely done and strategically placed throughout the text.
Assessment
This book will serve as a resource for a broad range of healthcare providers who wish to update their knowledge on diet and exercise. The organization of the book is excellent and the language and graphics are easy to follow. This is a comprehensive review of everything caregivers need to facilitate the prevention and care of coronary heart disease in their patients.
Review Questionnaire
Range Question Score
1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 8
1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 8
1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5
1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4
1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4
1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5
1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3
1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 3
1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5
1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 4
1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4
1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 4
1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A
1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8
1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A