Nutrition in Pediatrics: Basic Science and Clinical Applications

Nutrition in Pediatrics, Third Edition, is the authoritative textbook on pediatric nutrition for pediatricians, dieticians, pediatric gastroenterologists, family practitioners, and medical students. The text thoroughly covers general principles, pathophysiology, clinical conditions, and definitive treatment. This new edition is the first book on pediatric nutrition published in the last five years and features major revisions. Expanded in the Third Edition: · the Macronutrient Requirement for Growth chapter has been expanded to three chapters to deal separately with fat, carbohydrate, and protein · chapters on Maternal Nutrition and Pregnancy Outcome and Fetal Nutrition and Imprinting · the section on Specific Disease States has been enlarged to include The Adolescent Athlete and Dietary Supplements, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer in Childhood, and Evaluation and Management of Obesity · the appendix has been expanded to provide a more comprehensive resource for nutritional assessment and requirements and features updated information on enteral products.