Based on the latest practice guidelines and standards from the prestigious American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, The A.S.P.E.N. Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum - 3rd edition is an essential resource for all professionals involved in nutrition support for the adult patient. This book provides in-depth knowledge of the core science (why) and core practical (how to) nutrition support principles for the adult patient, in alignment with the contemporary format of problem-based learning. To effectively engage the reader in this type of active learning, each chapter provides evidence-based, didactic background information that is supported by practical clinical scenarios. In addition, the Core Curriculum includes a number of organizational features that allow readers to rapidly retrieve information on their specific educational goals while maximizing their learning experience on a core subject matter.

A major strength of the Core Curriculum draws from the great expertise and extensive clinical practice of its authors and editors from various disciplines including medicine, surgery, dietetics, nursing, pharmacy and ethics practice. This new edition has been significantly revised and includes three new chapters focusing on pre- and probiotics, dietary supplements, and the older adult.