Essentials of Pediatric Nutrition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449652913 ISBN 13: 9781449652913

Verlag: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2011

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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

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Patricia Samour was a founding member of the pediatric nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association. She has over 25 years experience in pediatric and adult academic hospitals; and is a very active volunteer with ADA in Massachusetts. She has been an author on many publications and has done numerous professional presentations. Kathy King has been an entrepreneur since 1972 when she started her private practice specializing in outpatient counseling. She has counseled over 6,000 patients as well as consulted for sports teams, a dialysis center, drug rehab programs, spas and food companies. Kathy hosted her own nationally syndicated radio talk show in 1989 and has authored nine books. Her company, Helm Publishing, publishes books and self-study courses for the continuing education of dietitians and nurses.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1449652913
• ISBN 13: 9781449652913
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 330
• Herausgeber: Samour Patricia Queen, King Kathy
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