Nutrition in Early Life is a comprehensive authoritative text providing an in -depth scientific basis for nutrition during prenatal, postnatal and childhood growth and development. The book is an up-to-date reference for all those seeking to understand the application of science in support of a successful outcome of the reproductive cycle. It has a strong public health emphasis, dealing with nutritionally related health promotion issues from the fetus to maturity. Additionally, the book includes key practical guidelines for good nutritional practice in chapter twelve.
Nutrition in Early Life:
is a clear up-to-date scientific text focusing on nutrition throughout the reproductive cycle.
provides practical guidelines for good nutritional practice with a strong public health emphasis.
includes learning outcomes and a detailed list of references at the end of each chapter.
Suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers within the health care professions and an invaluable resource to practitioners who provide primary health care. The book will also be a useful reference for those specialising in paediatrics and child health.
Combines a sound theoretical background with practical guidelines on the nutrition of the mother before and after conception, the use of nutritional supplements, the feeding of premature small for dates babies and for the nutritional development of low birthweight infants.
Detailed list of references and suggested further reading.