Pediatric nutrition handbook
By: Ronald E. Kleinman, editor.
Contributors: Kleinman, Ronald E.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; Amer Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Elk Grove Village, IL]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1178
Subjects: Children -- Nutrition -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Infant Nutrition.; Child Nutrition.; Nutrition Disorders -- Child.; Nutrition Disorders -- Infant.; Nutritional Requirements -- Child.; Nutritional Requirements -- Infant.; Nutritional Status -- Child.; Nutritional Status -- Infant.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Description: Comprehensive and authoritative handbook provides evidence-based guidance on the full spectrum of childhood nutrition issues. Focuses on nutrient requirements and metabolism, methods for assessment, nutritional support, and the role of nutrition in treating pediatric diseases. Features new material on prevention of pediatric obesity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.