High Altitude Illness: Dietary Implications. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morin, Karen H.
• Is Part Of: MCN, the American journal of maternal child nursing. Volume 41:Issue 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Obstetric Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric Nursing -- Periodicals; Maternal-Child Nursing -- Periodicals; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Maternity nursing -- Periodicals -- Databases; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Maternity nursing; Pediatric nursing; Databases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Databases; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000194
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-929X

Abstract

Abstract : Have you ever wondered how to prevent high altitude illness when traveling? What is the best nutrition advice for patients planning travel to a high altitude destination? Our nutrition expert, Dr. Morin, explains how adequate hydration and eating more complex carbohydrates may be helpful as proactive preventative measures.