INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NUTRITION : A Practical Handbook Second Edition

Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition is a practical, evidence-based guide that bridges theory and real-world application in pediatric nutrition. Covering nutrition from preconception, pregnancy, and infancy through adolescence, this second edition provides a structured approach to understanding nutrient requirements, balanced diets, growth assessment, and dietary management for children up to 18 years. It emphasizes both preventive and therapeutic approaches, including the management of obesity, allergies, and chronic conditions. With case studies, learning activities, and key points, it is ideal for students, healthcare practitioners, and anyone responsible for children's nutritional well-being.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Age Coverage: Nutrition guidance from preterm infants to adolescents, including prenatal and first 1000 days considerations.
• Evidence-Based Guidance: Combines theoretical foundations with practical, real-world strategies for implementation.
• Clinical Relevance: Covers dietary management for common conditions like diabetes and Crohn’s disease, as well as rare syndromes requiring specialized feeding or tube nutrition.
• Updated Nutrition Recommendations: Includes new insights on food allergy prevention, oral immunotherapy, vitamin D supplementation, and iodine intake during pregnancy.
• Behavioral Guidance: Addresses selective and fussy eating in toddlers with practical management strategies.
• Cultural and Social Context: Considers cultural influences on food choices and provides tools for assessing growth and dietary intake.
• Learning Support: Features case studies, key points, and learning activities for students and professionals.
• Target Audience: Students, pediatric dietitians, early years practitioners, health visitors, school nurses, midwives, social workers, pediatricians, and general practitioners.