Essentials of clinical dietetics provide the foundational knowledge needed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutrition-related health conditions. This book explains clinical nutrition care processes, including patient assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention planning, and outcome monitoring. It covers dietary management in conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular issues, and gastrointestinal disorders. Practical tools like diet histories, anthropometric measures, and meal plans are detailed. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration.
Eshe Njenga is a registered clinical dietitian with a strong background in therapeutic nutrition and patient-centered care. Her career spans over 15 years, during which she has worked in hospitals, research institutions, and academic settings. She has contributed to guidelines on dietetic management of chronic illnesses and is actively involved in mentoring young professionals in dietetics. Her academic contributions focus on clinical case analysis, nutritional screening tools, and individualized meal planning. She remains deeply engaged in interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration and evidence-based dietetic interventions.