Provides pharmacists with the information needed to make sound decisions and give patients accurate advice in nutrition counseling. Based on a survey conducted by the
American Pharmaceutical Association, this book equips pharmacists with the knowledge to advise patients on nutrition, weight control, diet and disease,
nutrient-drug interactions, pediatric nutrition, enteral and patenteral nutrition, ergogenic aids, and herbal supplements. The book's nine chapters have been thoroughly researched and referenced, and highly useful appendices include
dietary reference intakes and tolerable upper intake levels, selected nutrition references, and selected Websites.