Essentials Of Pediatric Nutrition

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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

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Patricia Queen Samour, MMSc, RD-Director, Nutrition Services, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts Patricia Samour was a founding member of the pediatric nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association. She has over 25 years experience in pediatric and adult academic hospitals; and is a very active volunteer with ADA in Massachusetts. She has been an author on many publications and has done numerous professional presentations. Kathy King, RD, LD-Helm Publishing, Lake Dallas, Texas Kathy King has been an entrepreneur since 1972 when she started her private practice specializing in outpatient counseling. She has counseled over 6,000 patients as well as consulted for sports teams, a dialysis center, drug rehab programs, spas and food companies. Kathy hosted her own nationally syndicated radio talk show in 1989 and has authored nine books. Her company, Helm Publishing, publishes books and self-study courses for the continuing education of dietitians and nurses