Article first published as Book Review: Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference Edited by Gerard E. Mullin, Laura E. Matarese and Melissa Palmer on Blogcritics.
In the Preface of “Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference,” Dr. Khursheed N. Jeejeebhoy explains “The gastrointestinal tract is concerned with ingesting, digesting, and absorbing nutrients and the liver is a metabolic engine that transforms nutrients, synthesizes plasma protein, and detoxifies bacteria and toxins absorbed from the gut. It is therefore not surprising that gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases have a major impact on the nutritional state of the individual.”
To assist the gastroenterologist, nutritionist or health care provider, the editors compiled expert data from contributors to include: Malabsorption, Role of Probiotics, Short Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergies and Intolerance, Nutritional Guidelines for Liver Diseases, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and a whole gamut of other issues prevalent in our society such as Eating Disorders and Obesity. Each contributor gives an introduction, explains and defines the disease, provides protocols, summaries, and lists references.
Although “Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference” is geared toward the health care provider, I believe the data presented is simple enough for a lay person experiencing any of the gastrointestinal or liver issues to find solace in the information presented. As well, the knowledge would assist the patient to make an informed decision on alternatives provided by the practitioner. I believe this reference is concise, thorough, and gives the reader an inclusive indication of issues at hand as well as understanding of possibilities and healing methods.
Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference
Edited by Gerard E. Mullin, Laura E. Matarese and Melissa Palmer
CRC Press (2011)
ISBN 9781439812648
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (4/12)
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