Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook

Handbook of Pediatric Nutrition, Third Edition, provides cutting edge research and resources on the most important pediatric issues and therapies, such as prenatal nutrition, weight management, vegetarian diets, diabetes guidelines, and transplant nutrition concerns. Commonly used by dietetic practitioners studying for their Pediatric Specialty exams, registered dietitians, dietetic technicians, nutritionists, pediatricians, nurses, and dietetic students, this book is considered the last word in pediatric nutrition.

The Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook is a quick-reference resource on how to safely, effectively, and confidently care for pediatric patients receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition. Inside, you will find: Tables and charts on various nutrients, RDIs, assessment methods, formulas, and others that you can refer to at the bedside Information on age-specific nutrition from fetal development through childhood/adolescence Step-by-step techniques to assess calorie needs, to initiate and monitor nutrition support and more A variety of practical tools to save time and boost quality of care Information on nutrition assessment, nutrition guidelines and disease-specific nutrition challenges The handbook's best practices format, multidisciplinary perspective, and training expertise offers something for everyone from novice to the advanced practitioner. This handbook is a companion to the popular A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum.

The last decade has seen an explosion of medical information in regards to the nutrition care and management of children. While nutritional therapies have expanded, the treatment choices have become increasingly complex. This exciting title addresses the extensive amount of information available to practitioners in a concise, accessible fashion via a series of algorithms. It focuses on the normal growing healthy child from birth through adolescence, covering common pediatric diseases and disorders through a series of flows charts which outline step-by-step nutritional processes for pediatric patients. The highly visual format of the book allows the practitioner to make rapid, evidence based choices. Features: Unique algorithm approach to the largest dietetic specialism Highly visual approach allows quick decision making All algorithms and text built on evidence-based research Covers the pediatric phase from birth to adolescence Includes common childhood diseases and disorders

Proper childhood nutrition can be the bedrock of lifelong health. This AAP manual makes clear policies and procedures for the best nutrition for well children as well as those with metabolic abnormalities and serious illnesses.

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.