Assists clinicians in providing care to individuals experiencing nutritional alterations related to cancer or HIV infection. Overviews basic nutritional concepts and nutritional alterations in cancer and HIV infection, addresses pathophysiology and malnutrition in cancer and HIV, and gives strategies for nutritional needs of individuals. Appendices provide resources and educational materials, hints for different foods, body weight charts, case definitions, and a glossary. Useful for care providers in home care, ambulatory care, and inpatient care settings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
