Pediatric And Adult Nutrition In Chronic Diseases Developmental Disabilities And Hereditary Metabolic Disorders

Preceded by Pediatric nutrition in chronic diseases and developmental disorders / edited by Shirley W. Ekvall, Valli K. Ekvall. 2005.

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.

Abstract: The special nutritional needs of developmentally disabled children are addressed in a reference for professionals working with handicapped youngsters. The relationship of nutritional factors to treatment strategies for these disabilities is explored in view of the importance of nutrition to the child's growth and development. Section I discusses nutritional problems in specific developmental disabilities, including Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, minimal brain dysfunction, autism, etc., and suggests clinical techniques for nutritional diagnosis and treatment. Section II describes hereditary metabolic diseases, their nutritional implications and dietary management. Section III reviews nutrient deficiencies associated with physical or mental retardation, emphasizing growth deviations in the malnourished child. Section IV considers preventive nutrition, high risk factors in pregnancy and infancy, and nutritional assessment for early diagnosis and nutritional intervention.

"Packed with information that is useful on a daily basis. This book will be useful for all who care for children with disabilities or chronic disase." --Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Food and nutrition studies are more relevant to the practice of medicine than ever before. As scientific understanding of these links has expanded over the last decade, the need for an authoritative reference has never been greater. This fully revised and updated edition of PEDIATRIC AND ADULT NUTRITION IN CHRONIC DISEASES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND HEREDITARY METABOLIC DISORDERS 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.

A practical, comprehensive, and current source of information on pediatric support. Topics discussed include breastfeeding; formula feeding of term infants; supplemental foods for infants; nutritional needs of preterm infants; infant nutrition and the development of gastrointestinal function; recognition and management of pediatric swallowing disorders; feeding from age 1 year to adolescence; adolescent nutrition; sports nutrition; assessment of nutritional status; protein; energy; carbohydrate and dietary fiber; fats and fatty acids; calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium; iron deficiency; trace elements; vitamins; parenteral nutrition; enteral nutrition; failure to thrive, malnutrition, and anorexia; persistent diarrheal disease; oral rehydration therapy for acute diarrhea; inborn errors of metabolism; dietary management of diabetes mellitus in children; hypoglycemia in infants and children; hyperlipidemia; obesity in children; food sensitivity; nutrition and immunity; nutritional management of children with a chronic illness; nutrition in children with HIV infection; nutrition during pregnancy; nutrition and oral health; community nutrition services; food labeling; diet in the prevention of cancer and hypertension; nutritional aspects of vegetarian diets; fast foods, organic foods, and megavitamins; food safety; new food ingredients; etc.