Nutrition in Pediatrics

Nutrition in Pediatrics, 5th Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to pediatric nutrition, integrating current research, clinical insights, and global perspectives. This edition emphasizes the growing concerns of pediatric obesity, while also addressing celiac disease, food allergies, iron deficiency, and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries. Organized into seven sections, it provides a structured approach to understanding nutrition from general concepts and physiology to disease-specific considerations and nutritional support. The text balances foundational science with practical guidance for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers focused on child health and nutrition.

Key Features:

• Expanded coverage of pediatric obesity, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management.
• New chapters on celiac disease, food allergies, iron, functional food ingredients, and the role of gut microbiota.
• Dedicated section on nutrition in low- and middle-income countries with global health perspectives.
• Comprehensive appendices on nutritional assessment, requirements, and enteral products.
• Evidence-based guidance for nutritional support, including the formation and use of nutrition support teams.
• Emphasis on prevention, intervention, and clinical application in pediatric nutrition.
• Updates on international nutrition and the impact of diet and environment in the metagenomic era.