The nutritional health of the workers are not Wortinger's (veterinary clinical pathology, Wayne State U.), but of the animals they care for. She provides the scientific background that is typically lacking in veterinary technician education, but is needed to take full advantage of the courses, seminars, and other educational opportunities provided by commercial food producers. Sections also discuss nutritional requirements and feeding management for dogs and cats. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Nutrition is an area of veterinary medicine in which technicians and nurses can play an active role. To do so requires an understanding of basic digestion, nutrient use by the body and how food affects patients throughout their lives.
Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses serves an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and also a guide to monitoring the nutritional needs of patients in daily practice. Students will benefit from the clear and consistent approach to basic principles of nutrition. Practicing technicians and nurses will appreciate the practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of both sick and healthy patients and guidance for educating clients. Focusing on the unique interests of technicians and nurses, the book is not only relevant and technical but also understandable and usable.
* Focuses on the unique interests of technicians and nurses
* Offers a clear and consistent approach to the basic principles of nutrition
* Provides practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of sick and healthy patients
* Includes guidance for educating clients
