Essentials of Pediatric Nutrition

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 pregnancy. • Nutrition screening and assessment. • Unique nutrient concerns and management considerations of high risk neonates. • Food hypersensitivities. • Unique nutritional challenges of infants and children with disabilities. • Diabetes. • Common types of cancers (such as leukemia) in infants and children and their treatment challenges. • Enteral and/or parenteral nutrition. • Approved botanicals in pediatric practice. The online access code provides access to the 2 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.