Introduction

Thanks to new tools of research and the heightened scientific rigor with which they are applied, medical science has reached a far more heightened understanding of nutrition's complex relation with digestive disease.

Nutritional education as well as support is critical in the successful management and treatment of individuals with gastrointestinal disorders.

About the Book

This compact, practical guide provides suggestions on the management of digestive disorders with an emphasis on nutrition. Chapters are written by both nutritionists and gastroenterologists who offer practical advice and clinical insight with regard to dietary and nutritional therapeutics.

Organization

Organized according to digestive anatomy, the book starts with the upper tract (esophagus), moves down the gastrointestinal tract, and covers information on ancillary organs involved in digestive disorders.

Additional Resources

An extensive appendix includes information on calories, diets, drugs, formulas, and vitamins in easy-to-read format.