About this Book

he United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that physicians counsel their patients about healthy diets. In compliance with this recommendation, Dr. David L. Katz has written Nutrition in Clinical Practice to fill the void of nutritional information in primary-care literature. A concise reference, geared to the practicing clinician, ready for quick consultation, the text is designed for those who do not specialize in nutrition. It offers a quick guide to dietary counseling and information on nutrition's role in battling certain diseases