Pediatric Nutrition in Practice

Front Cover
B. Koletzko, J. Bhatia, Z.A. Bhutta, P. Cooper, M. Makrides, R. Uauy, W. Wang
Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers, Apr 17, 2015 - Medical - 334 pages
There is no other time in life when the provision of adequate and balanced nutrition is of greater importance than during infancy and childhood. During this dynamic phase characterized by rapid growth, development and developmental plasticity, a sufficient amount and appropriate composition of nutrients both in health and disease are of key importance for growth, functional outcomes such as cognition and immune response, and the metabolic programming of long-term health and well-being. This compact reference text provides concise information to readers who seek quick guidance on practical issues in the nutrition of infants, children and adolescents. After the success of the first edition, which sold more than 50'000 copies in several languages, the editors prepared this thoroughly revised and updated second edition which focuses again on nutritional challenges in both affluent and poor populations around the world. Serving as a practical reference guide, this book will contribute to further improving the quality of feeding of healthy infants and children, as well as enhancing the standards of nutritional care in sick children.
 

Contents

List of Contributors
Preface
1 Specific Aspects of Childhood Nutrition
2 Nutrition of Healthy Infants Children and Adolescents
3 Nutritional Challenges in Special Conditions and Diseases

Other editions - View all

Common terms and phrases

Bibliographic information