The A S P E N Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook 2nd Edition

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.

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.