Handbook of Dietary and Nutritional Aspects of Bottle Feeding: 8 (Human Health Handbooks) - Hardcover

9789086862238: Handbook of Dietary and Nutritional Aspects of Bottle Feeding: 8 (Human Health Handbooks)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9086862233 ISBN 13: 9789086862238

Publisher: Brill Wageningen Academic, 2014

Newborn babies are usually fed via the breast which ensures optimal development and emotional mother-child bonding. However, in some circumstances breast feeding may be either inadequate or impractical. Historically, deficiencies in the provision of breast milk were addressed by wet-nurse feeding but this was superseded by the introduction of artificial milk feeds, i.e. formula or bottle feeds. This handbook covers formula feeds in the most comprehensive way. Each contribution starts with convenient summary points. Six parts give information about historical and international aspects (South American, African and Chinese perspectives), composition, microbiological and chemical contaminants, allergy and immunology, effects on physical development and metabolic responses, and effects on psychological and neurodevelopment. The 'Handbook of dietary and nutritional aspects of bottle feeding' is essential reading material for nutritionists, dieticians, paediatricians, midwives, pharmacologists, health care professionals, general practitioners and those interested in babies health in general.

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