Chapter 1: A Primer on Hepatitis C
- Describe how hepatitis C infection spreads and why it is such a health concern.
- Describe the liver's key
metabolic roles and the implications of infection with the hepatitis
C virus.
Chapter 2: Healthy Lifestyle Overview
- List the features of a
healthy diet for hepatitis C.
- Know the recommendation
for alcohol, and its rationale.
- Outline appropriate
physical activity recommendations.
Chapter 3: Nutrition Intervention in Hepatitis C
- Identify the stages of
hepatitis C and overall nutrition care goals for each stage.
- Identify when the need
for adjustments in macronutrients, electrolytes, fluids, vitamins
and minerals may be indicated.
- Identify appropriate
recommendations for vitamin/mineral supplements for patients
infected with the hepatitis C virus.
- Identify potential
causes and treatment of malnutrition in cirrhosis.
- Cite common causes of,
and appropriate treatment of, hepatic encephalopathy.
- Describe specific
dietary modifications for ascites.
Chapter 4: Assessment of Nutritional Status
- Describe appropriate
nutrition assessment for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus
infection.
- Know how to identify
patients who are at high nutritional risk.
Chapter 5: Dealing with Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
- List common symptoms of
hepatitis C and side effects of treatment, and outline coping
strategies.
Chapter 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Describe the rationale
for patients' use of some common complementary and alternative
therapies, as well as their safety and effectiveness.
Chapter 7: Nutritionally At-Risk Groups
- Identify categories of
patients that would be considered nutritionally at risk due either
to concomitant medical conditions or as a member of an at-risk
population or lifestyle group.
Chapter 8: Skills for Healthy Eating
- Identify common
challenges faced by persons with hepatitis C related to skills
required for healthy eating.
References and Resources
Glossary of Terms and Acronymns
Appendices
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