Essentials of Pediatric Nutrition: .

Essentials of Pediatric Nutrition relays the key information needed to work in pediatric nutrition with various age groups and diseases/conditions. This consolidated and modified version of the very successful fourth edition of Pediatric Nutrition covers the core best-practice guidelines on the most vital information concerning the normal child from preconception through adolescence as well as infants and children with diseases/conditions affecting nutritional status. It provides the tools and resources needed to assess, monitor, and determine appropriate interventions aimed at maximal nutrition status and growth. Topics covered:Recommended weight gain and key nutrient concerns during pregnancyNutrition screening and assessmentUnique nutrient concerns and management considerations of high risk neonatesFood hypersensitivitiesUnique nutritional challenges of infants and children with disabilitiesDiabetesCommon types of cancers (such as leukemia) in infants and children and their treatment challengesEnteral and/or parenteral nutritionApproved botanicals in pediatric practice Case studies using the standardized language of the Nutrition Care Process from The International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology (IDNT), Third Edition, are included in most chapters.Chapters are written by experts in their practice area and contain practical information to help the reader apply the key pediatric nutrition practices and principles.The online access code provides access to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Growth Charts, Tanner Stages of Sexual Development, Recommended Dietary Allowances/Dietary Reference Intakes, and Conversion Tables. © 2013 | 332 pages
ASIN: 1449652913
VSKU: BVV.1449652913.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Samour, Patricia Queen|King, Kathy
Binding: Paperback
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