Author : Shirley Ekvall
Release : 2005-03-03
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 647/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pediatric Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders by : Shirley Ekvall
Download or read book Pediatric Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders written by Shirley Ekvall. This book was released on 2005-03-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridges the gap between nutrition research and its practical application to children with developmental and chronic disorders. After reviewing prenatal and postnatal growth, and the evaluation of nutritional status, the authors provide succinct accounts of a wide range of pediatric disorders that present special nutritional problems. Each chapter is organized to cover biochemical and clinical abnormalities, techniques in nutrition evaluation, nutritional management, and follow-up procedures. Among the diverse conditions covered in this volume are neurogenetic disorders, behavioral disorders, drug toxicity, obesity, cancer, diabetes, and inborn errors of metabolism. A companion study guide is available from the author.