"This comprehensive reference work is written by prominent registered dietitian nutritionists and physicians specializing in gastrointestinal nutrition. Topics include: tests and procedures, nutrition assessment, GI tract disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and more), liver and pancreatic disorders, treatments and therapeutic interventions, including oncology, surgery, enteral and parenteral nutrition, probiotics, and nutraceuticals, legal and ethical issues. Each chapter emphasizes the essential information that RDNs need to know, such as the etiologies of specific GI disorders, associated nutrition-related problems, the risks and benefits of medical and nutrition interventions, and emerging areas of research. Numerous illustrations, algorithms, and tables are provided to facilitate the reader's understanding of the complexities of GI nutrition."--Back cover.

Gastrointestinal anatomy, diagnostics, and assessment. The gastrointestinal system -- Gastrointestinal tests and procedures -- Nutrition assessments for patients with gastrointestinal disorders -- Nutrition assessment and nutrient requirements in critical care -- Nutrition and gastrointestinal tract disorders. Small intestine malabsorptive disorders -- Common gastrointestinal symptoms -- Inflammatory bowel disease -- Short bowel syndrome -- Irritable bowel syndrome -- Celiac disease -- Nutrition and liver and exocrine disorders. Liver disease -- Pancreatic disease -- Gastrointestinal oncology and surgery. Gastrointestinal oncology -- Gastrointestinal tract surgery -- Bariatric surgery -- Systemic disorders and specific populations. Obesity -- Eating disorders -- Food allergy and food intolerance -- Therapeutic interventions for gastrointestinal disorders. Enteral nutrition -- Parenteral nutrition -- Pediatric enteral and parenteral nutrition -- Home parenteral and enteral nutrition -- Drug-nutrient interactions with gastrointestinal drugs -- Nutraceutical supplements -- Probiotics -- Ethical and legal issues in gastrointestinal nutrition interventions -- Resources on artificial nutrition -- Index.