From Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN
This program is designed for professionals working in all healthcare settings with individuals with increased protein needs. Includes sections on protein metabolism, dispensable and indispensable amino acids, assessment of protein malnutrition, evaluating quality of modular protein supplements, selecting products for healthcare formulary and professional liability issues related to use of modular protein products. Essential information to dispel some of the half-truths and fallacies commonly believed about protein. A valuable reference book ideal for group training sessions. CD-ROM of case studies serves as skill-building tutorial.
Chapters are:
* Introduction
* Protein Basics
* Dietary Protein
* Indispensable Amino Acids: Building Blocks of Life
* Conditionally Indispensable Amino Acids
* Dispensable Amino Acids
* Protein Malnutrition
* Biochemical Assessment of Protein Status
* Evaluating Modular Protein Supplements
* Practical Applications for Healthcare Formularies
Course Hours: 12
Level III Learning Codes: 3000, 3020, 3040, 3060, 3100, 4190, 5000, 5010, 5020, 5030, 5040, 5050, 5090, 5100, 5280, 5380, 5420