Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood

This text provides a practical, clinical application of nutrition for infants, children and adolescents, designed for healthcare professionals who provide nutrition information and services to mothers and children. It integrates discussions of developmental and behavioural growth patterns and clearly delineates growth and nutrition needs at all ages. Coverage of often neglected topics, such as the special needs of vegetarian children and premature infants, is also provided. New to this fifth edition is increased coverage of collecting and assessing food intake information, reflecting current developments in the field of nutrition