Therapeutic nutrition strategies involve tailoring diets to manage and treat specific health conditions. This book outlines nutrition care plans for a range of clinical issues such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disorders, and gastrointestinal problems. It emphasizes patient-centered approaches, nutritional assessment tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Readers learn about specialized diets, nutrient-drug interactions, and monitoring outcomes. Practical case studies illustrate the translation of dietary recommendations into real-life patient care.
Jabulani Hlatshwayo is a senior lecturer and clinical dietitian with more than two decades of experience in therapeutic and medical nutrition. His scholarly work has contributed to advancing evidence-based dietary interventions for chronic disease management. He has published numerous peer-reviewed papers in international journals focusing on metabolic disorders, renal nutrition, and gastrointestinal health. He is a frequent contributor to national dietetics guidelines and has participated in global nutrition education panels. His current interests lie in integrative therapeutic models and patient-centered dietetic practice.