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Williams' Essentials Of Nutrition And Diet Therapy (Williams' Essentials Of Nutrition & Diet Therapy)
13th Edition (2025)
By Joyce Ann Gilbert Phd RDN (Author), Eleanor Schlenker Phd RDN (Author)
All Chapters 1-25| Latest Edition With Verified Answers| Rated A+
,PART 1 Introduction To Human Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 01: Nutrition And Health-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 02: Digestion, Absorption, And Metabolism -------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 03: Carbohydrates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
Chapter 04: Lipids ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 05: Proteins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Chapter 06: Vitamins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 81
Chapter 07: Minerals And Water --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96
Chapter 08: Energy Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 110
PART 2 Community Nutrition And The Life Cycle ----------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 09: Food Selection And Food Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 10: Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating ------------------------------------------------- 136
Chapter 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy Andxflactation -------------------------------------------------------- 149
Chapter 12: Nutrition For Normal Growth And Development ------------------------------------------------- 163
Chapter 13: Nutrition For Adults: Early, Middle, And Later Years --------------------------------------------- 177
Chapter 14: Nutrition And Physical Fitness ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 190
PART 3 Introduction To Clinical Nutrition----------------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 15: The Complexity Of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance --------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 16: Nutrition Assessment Fand Nutrition Therapy In Patient Care -------------------------------- 215
Chapter 17: Metabolic Stress ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 227
Chapter 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 239
Chapter 19: Nutrition Support: Enteral And Parenteral Nutrition--------------------------------------------- 252
Chapter 20: Gastrointestinal Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 265
Chapter 21: Diseases Of The Heart, Blood Vessels, And Lungs------------------------------------------------- 279
Chapter 22: Diabetes Mellitus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 292
Chapter 23: Renal Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 305
Chapter 24:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ----------------------------------------------------- 318
Chapter 25: Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 331
,PART 1 Introduction To Human Nutrition
Chapter 01: Nutrition And Health
Schlenker & Gilbert: Williams’ Essentials Of Nutrition And Diet Therapy, 13th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Major Focus Of Nutritional Recommendations In This Century Has Shifted To:
A. Prevention And Control Of Chronic Diseases.
B. Improved Sanitation And Public Health.
C. Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases.
D. Development Of Healthful Foods Using Food Technology.
E. Eradication Of Global Hunger.
F. Supplementation Through Fortified Products.
ANS>> A DIF: Easy REF: P. 2 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
Rationale:
In Modern Times, Nutritional Science Focuses Primarily On Preventing And Controlling Chronic Diseases
Such As Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, And Obesity, Which Are Largely Influenced By Dietary
Patterns. Earlier Centuries Prioritized Infectious Disease Prevention And Sanitation, But With Medical
And Technological Advances, Non-Communicable Diseases Have Become The Leading Health Concerns
Worldwide.
2. A Physical Science That Contributes To Understanding How Nutrition Relates To Health And Well-
Being Is:
A. Anatomy.
B. Biochemistry.
C. Physics.
D. Pharmacology.
E. Microbiology.
F. Physiology.
ANS>> B DIF: Easy REF: P. 6 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
, Rationale:
Biochemistry Explains How Nutrients Are Transformed And Utilized In The Body At The Cellular And
Molecular Level. It Connects The Chemical Composition Of Nutrients To Their Biological Roles, Such As
Energy Production And Enzyme Function, Making It Essential For Understanding How Nutrition Supports
Health.
3. The Body Of Scientific Knowledge Related To Nutritional Requirements Of Human Growth,
Maintenance, Activity, And Reproduction Is Known As:
A. Physiology.
B. Nutrition Science.
C. Biochemistry.
D. Dietetics.
E. Food Technology.
F. Health Promotion Science.
ANS>> B DIF: Easy REF: P. 7 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
Rationale:
Nutrition Science Encompasses The Study Of How The Body Uses Food For Growth, Maintenance,
Activity, And Reproduction. It Integrates Biological And Physical Sciences To Understand The Complex
Relationship Between Diet, Health, And Disease Prevention.
4. The Professional Primarily Responsible For Application Of Nutrition Science In Clinical Practice Settings
Is The:
A. Nurse.
B. Physician.
C. Public Health Nutritionist.
D. Registered Dietitian.
E. Clinical Nutrition Specialist.
F. Medical Assistant.
ANS>> D DIF: Easy REF: P. 7 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
Williams' Essentials Of Nutrition And Diet Therapy (Williams' Essentials Of Nutrition & Diet Therapy)
13th Edition (2025)
By Joyce Ann Gilbert Phd RDN (Author), Eleanor Schlenker Phd RDN (Author)
All Chapters 1-25| Latest Edition With Verified Answers| Rated A+
,PART 1 Introduction To Human Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------- 3
Chapter 01: Nutrition And Health-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Chapter 02: Digestion, Absorption, And Metabolism -------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 03: Carbohydrates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
Chapter 04: Lipids ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Chapter 05: Proteins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Chapter 06: Vitamins ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 81
Chapter 07: Minerals And Water --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96
Chapter 08: Energy Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 110
PART 2 Community Nutrition And The Life Cycle ----------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 09: Food Selection And Food Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 10: Community Nutrition: Promoting Healthy Eating ------------------------------------------------- 136
Chapter 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy Andxflactation -------------------------------------------------------- 149
Chapter 12: Nutrition For Normal Growth And Development ------------------------------------------------- 163
Chapter 13: Nutrition For Adults: Early, Middle, And Later Years --------------------------------------------- 177
Chapter 14: Nutrition And Physical Fitness ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 190
PART 3 Introduction To Clinical Nutrition----------------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 15: The Complexity Of Obesity: Beyond Energy Balance --------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 16: Nutrition Assessment Fand Nutrition Therapy In Patient Care -------------------------------- 215
Chapter 17: Metabolic Stress ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 227
Chapter 18: Drug-Nutrient Interactions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 239
Chapter 19: Nutrition Support: Enteral And Parenteral Nutrition--------------------------------------------- 252
Chapter 20: Gastrointestinal Diseases ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 265
Chapter 21: Diseases Of The Heart, Blood Vessels, And Lungs------------------------------------------------- 279
Chapter 22: Diabetes Mellitus ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 292
Chapter 23: Renal Disease ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 305
Chapter 24:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ----------------------------------------------------- 318
Chapter 25: Cancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 331
,PART 1 Introduction To Human Nutrition
Chapter 01: Nutrition And Health
Schlenker & Gilbert: Williams’ Essentials Of Nutrition And Diet Therapy, 13th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Major Focus Of Nutritional Recommendations In This Century Has Shifted To:
A. Prevention And Control Of Chronic Diseases.
B. Improved Sanitation And Public Health.
C. Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases.
D. Development Of Healthful Foods Using Food Technology.
E. Eradication Of Global Hunger.
F. Supplementation Through Fortified Products.
ANS>> A DIF: Easy REF: P. 2 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
Rationale:
In Modern Times, Nutritional Science Focuses Primarily On Preventing And Controlling Chronic Diseases
Such As Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, And Obesity, Which Are Largely Influenced By Dietary
Patterns. Earlier Centuries Prioritized Infectious Disease Prevention And Sanitation, But With Medical
And Technological Advances, Non-Communicable Diseases Have Become The Leading Health Concerns
Worldwide.
2. A Physical Science That Contributes To Understanding How Nutrition Relates To Health And Well-
Being Is:
A. Anatomy.
B. Biochemistry.
C. Physics.
D. Pharmacology.
E. Microbiology.
F. Physiology.
ANS>> B DIF: Easy REF: P. 6 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
, Rationale:
Biochemistry Explains How Nutrients Are Transformed And Utilized In The Body At The Cellular And
Molecular Level. It Connects The Chemical Composition Of Nutrients To Their Biological Roles, Such As
Energy Production And Enzyme Function, Making It Essential For Understanding How Nutrition Supports
Health.
3. The Body Of Scientific Knowledge Related To Nutritional Requirements Of Human Growth,
Maintenance, Activity, And Reproduction Is Known As:
A. Physiology.
B. Nutrition Science.
C. Biochemistry.
D. Dietetics.
E. Food Technology.
F. Health Promotion Science.
ANS>> B DIF: Easy REF: P. 7 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
Rationale:
Nutrition Science Encompasses The Study Of How The Body Uses Food For Growth, Maintenance,
Activity, And Reproduction. It Integrates Biological And Physical Sciences To Understand The Complex
Relationship Between Diet, Health, And Disease Prevention.
4. The Professional Primarily Responsible For Application Of Nutrition Science In Clinical Practice Settings
Is The:
A. Nurse.
B. Physician.
C. Public Health Nutritionist.
D. Registered Dietitian.
E. Clinical Nutrition Specialist.
F. Medical Assistant.
ANS>> D DIF: Easy REF: P. 7 MSC: Type Of Question: Knowledge
