Pediatric Nutrition HandbookJones & Bartlett Learning, 1996 - 126 pages Malnutrition in childhood can effect immune function, energy level and ability to learn. This handbook contains the necessary tools to identify children at nutritional risk, assess nutritional status, estimate nutritional requirements and provide practical information to parents. The book includes a thorough review of the nutritional issues which should be addressed at each well-child check-up. |
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Contents
GENERAL NUTRITION | 1 |
FOOD SOURCES | 22 |
DETERMINATION | 32 |
4 Quantity of Formula Required to Meet | 34 |
2 Average Weight Gain | 40 |
2 to 18 Years of Age | 46 |
4 Calculating Percent of Standard Weight | 54 |
8 Calcium Abnormalities | 60 |
REFERRAL CRITERIA | 65 |
1 Summary of Two Supplemental | 67 |
AGESPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS | 68 |
Breastfeeding Resources | 79 |
Introducing Solid Foods | 86 |
DISEASESPECIFIC FEEDING ISSUES | 103 |
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