Stanley Zlotkin

Alan Lucas

Early nutrition is critical to the health and development of infants as nutritional care may influence disease prognosis, clinical course, hospitalisation and propensity for disease in adulthood. 'Fast Facts: Infant Nutrition' is a practical, evidence-based guide for general physicians, nurses, health visitors and all healthcare professionals dealing with infants and their parents. The authors, both experts of international standing, offer sound management advice and protocols in a clear and accessible way supported by numerous illustrations and tables. • Covers the correct nutrition of healthy infants and the nutritional management of disease • Includes health and safety aspects of infant nutrition • Offers a ground-breaking, practical approach to the management of feeding problems • Reviews the emerging results of trials designed to explore the effects of early nutrition on long-term health and development Contents: • Physiology • Nutritional requirements • Growth • Breastfeeding • Infant formulas and other milks • Other fluids in infant feeding • Transition to solid foods • Food safety and general health issues • A practical approach to feeding problems • Future trends.

Fast Facts: Infant Nutrition

John M. Pettifor

Throughout the developing world, children are suffering from the severe consequences micronutrient deficiencies have on their healthy development. However, early malnutrition is not a problem confined to that part of the world. It may also affect infants born prematurely, children living in poverty and new immigrants to developed countries. Written by leading investigators and clinicians, this publication begins with a review of the epidemiology of micronutrient deficiencies. Further chapters deal with stable isotope methods in research, new etiological aspects such as the impact of micronutrient interactions, bioavailability and infectious diseases, as well as the effects of socio- and geopolitical factors. Another section focuses on the implications of micronutrient deficiencies and psycho-motor development, immune function and bone growth, with regard also to the economic impact. Finally an update on specific strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies is provided. This publication will be of great assistance to pediatricians, clinical investigators, health workers and nutritionists engaged in the prevention and treatment of micronutrient deficiencies.

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