Nutrition in the Infant: Problems and Practical Procedures - Softcover

Preedy, Victor R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521090520 ISBN 13: 9780521090520

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive account of nutrition in the infant, written by a team of international experts. It is divided into a number of sections, (i) assessments, incidence and diagnosis of nutritional disorders; (ii) enteral and parenteral nutrition; (iii) micro- and macro-nutrients; (iv) diet and support in disease; (v) developmental, theoretical and educational aspects and each chapter is divided into key areas for ease of quick reference. A unique feature of the book is a series of summary tables which identify treatment regimens, formulations, doses and step-by-step practical guidelines.

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Review

"...comprehensive and balanced...the editors have succeeded in putting together a 'precise and practical' textbook on infant and childhood nutrition. The book will be a useful resource for medical and nursing students, residents, dietitians, and health care practitioners who deal with young children." New England Journal of Medicine

Book Description

This book is a comprehensive account of nutrition in the infant, written by a team of international experts. It is divided into a number of sections and each chapter is divided into key areas for ease of reference. A unique feature of the book is a series of summary tables.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521090520
• ISBN 13: 9780521090520
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464