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Pediatric and Adult Nutrition in Chronic Diseases, Developmental Disabilities, and Hereditary Metabolic Disorders
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Edition:
- 3rd
- Author:
- Ekvall, Shirley W.; Ekvall, Valli K.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN:
- 978-0-19-939891-1
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Description
Offers a comprehensive reference to the nutritional interventions for diseases across the lifespan.
Comprising more than 60 topic-based chapters from leading figures in nutrition and medicine, this book is the most up-to-date work on diet as a symptom of, and therapy for, chronic, hereditary, and developmental disorders.
Enriched with tables and charts that distill the latest recommendations for nutrient intake, physical activity, this third edition is a convenient and essential resource for busy clinicians and students in nutrition, dietetics, and medical specialties.
Special features:
Comprising more than 60 topic-based chapters from leading figures in nutrition and medicine, this book is the most up-to-date work on diet as a symptom of, and therapy for, chronic, hereditary, and developmental disorders.
Enriched with tables and charts that distill the latest recommendations for nutrient intake, physical activity, this third edition is a convenient and essential resource for busy clinicians and students in nutrition, dietetics, and medical specialties.
Special features:
- Fully revised and updated to account for recent changes to the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for macro- and micro-nutrients and other advances in the field of nutrition
- More than 100 contributing authors with significant clinical or research experience in pediatric and adult nutrition
- Covers nutrition and its role in maintaining health at every stage of the lifecycle from gestation to geriatric
- Ideal reference for pediatricians, nutritionists, dietitians, physical therapists, and others who treat children and adults with special needs
New to this Edition:
- Completely revised and updated to reflect the most up-to-date understanding of the biochemical basis of chronic diseases, developmental disabilities, and developmental disorders
- Includes most recent recommendations for nutrient intake, physical activity, prenatal care, healthy body mass index (BMI) and more
- Expanded coverage of the aging special-needs population provides vital insight into this rapidly growing demographic
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Ekvall, Shirley W.; Ekvall, Valli K.
- ISBN:
- 978-0-19-939891-1
- Specialty:
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- Food Science & Nutrition
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Nutrition/Diet Therapy
- Pediatrics
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 3rd
- Pages:
- 582
- Publication Year:
- 2017