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Written by an international group of clinicians and nutritional scientists, this volume summarizes current knowledge of the prevalence, causes, and consequences of nutritional anemias and proposes practical guidelines for prevention and treatment. The contributors detail strategies for managing anemias due to deficiencies of iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins B12, E, and A and nutritional anemias complicated by infections or malaria. Specific recommendations are offered for combatting problems prevalent in industrialized and developing countries; meeting the nutritional needs of pregnant women; and correcting anemias in full-term and preterm infants by use of supplements, modified formulas, and erythropoietin therapy. The book also describes methods for iron deficiency screening, planning meals to maximize absorption of dietary iron, and improving the iron fortification of foods. ... Read more

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This publication covers a wide range of topics connected with the concepts of complementary feeding. To start with, the focus is on breastfed infants as reference, looking at human milk as a model for the development of optimal foods in the complementary feeding period. The nutritional safety and quality of complementary foods, as well as the role of cereals, meat, dairy fermented products and local resources are discussed next, together with the possible implications for the use of functional nutrients. Within this context, the dietary requirements of children with certain medical conditions (from malnourished infants to those suffering from food allergy or celiac disease) are critically reassessed in the light of most recent observations. The presentations, coming from developing and transition to well-developed countries, remind us that the complementary feeding recommendations are still influenced by a mixture of tradition, history, policy, practice and science, and that any innovation should take into account all these points to be successful. This publication provides pediatricians, neonatologists, nutritionists and dieticians with a complete update on what is known and what is still unknown about the period when complementary feeding is implemented. ... Read more

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In this volume, leading international experts recommend strategies for reducing the risk of maternal and child mortality and morbidity during the perinatal period. The contributors thoroughly examine the risk factors associated with maternal and neonatal mortality, intrauterine growth retardation, and preterm delivery, including maternal age, number of prior births, maternal nutritional deficiencies, infections during pregnancy, and pregnancy induced hypertension. Detailed guidelines are presented on prenatal care throughout pregnancy, antenatal and intrapartum assessment of the fetus, management of high-risk deliveries, resuscitation of neonates, and care of neonates during the first few days of life. The book includes in-depth, critical discussions of antenatal, intrapartum, and neonatal care practices in industrialized and developing countries. ... Read more

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The 57th Nestle Pediatric Nutrition Workshop assembled a panel of leading international scientists in order to assess and extend the current state of knowledge on the long-term effects of early nutrition. Prevention of diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer and the metabolic syndrome, by early nutrition intervention is the declared goal of this kind of research. Single papers deal with dietary effects on mental and motor impairment, the epidemical aspects of obesity, the complexity of the relationship between birth weight and adult BMI, the importance for primary prevention in childhood diabetes, the potential of nutritional prevention of osteoporosis, the nutritional key influences on cancer, and the surprising link between cancer and obesity, and many more.Complex, multifaceted and contradictory health outcomes of early nutrition elements clearly show that genetic or environmental interactions have to be taken into account, and compromises have to be found to establish a good balance of risks and benefits for the wide range of different health issues which depend on nutrition and early nutrition in particular. ... Read more

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Timely, Practical information is now avaliable to all healthprofessionals in search of the scientific rationale for parenteralnutrition, the basic techniques for succesful parental nutritionsupport, ways to avoid complications, and systematic approaches toidentifying and treating complications.This is the first up-to-datenutrition support book that directly addresses cost-benefit issues ofa highly sophisticated technology in an era of dwindling health careresources. Providing a detailed description of the principles ofpediatric parenteral nutrition, this book offers a comprehensiveoverview of the nutritional and metabolic needs of children atdifferent developmental stages, the effects of the parenteralnutrition on the on the gastrointestianal tract, and the contents ofthe nutrition vehicle itself.The safe use of nutrition inconditions such as cancer and prematurity is clearly outlined as isthe implementation of macronutrients and micronutrients.Thetreatment of occluded catheters is reviewed as well as solutioncomposition and interactions.The psychologic considerationfor achild and family, and the ethics for terminating parenteral nutritionare closely examined in the last segment of the book. Thiscomprehensive and current treatment of pediatric parenteral nutritionsupport will take the field of pediatric parenteral nutrition intothe 21st century.Written by expert contributors in their field, thebook contains hands-on advice and practical approach to successfullyadministering parenteral nutrition to children. It is an essentialreference guide for pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricsurgeons, critical care specialists, and home care managers. ... Read more

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Distinguished authorities critically assess current dietaryrecommendations and eating habits and examine the technological,economic, political, cultural, and behavioral factors that influencethe availability and consumption of food. The contributors explore thepotential of new food production and processing technologies, proposestrategies for guiding the public toward sound nutrition, and outlinefuture research directions for industry, government, and the biomedicalsciences. ... Read more

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This volume examines the nutritional needs of preschool and school-age children and adolescents and assesses the nutritional impact of dietary habits that are common in these age groups, particularly in industrialized and transitional societies. The book discusses the physiological roles of carbohydrates, protein, lipids, calcium and other nutrients and the importance of childhood nutrition in preventing such health problems as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Full consideration is given to the effects of fast foods, soft drinks and vegetarian diets on the nutritional status of children and adolescents. Also included are in-depth discussions of the nutritional requirements of young athletes and the nutritional aspects of eating disorders. ... Read more

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The revised, updated Second Edition of this highly-acclaimed work provides comprehensive, current information on pediatric nutritional requirements, childhood nutritional deficiency states, assessment of nutritional status in children, nutritional support of the hospitalized child, and clinical nutrition of children with various diseases. Among the highlights of the Second Edition are new chapters on nutrition of children with sickle cell disease, thalassemia, AIDS, primary immunodeficiency syndrome, rheumatologic disease, and acute and chronic diarrhea. Also included are timely reviews of recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity and dyslipidemias. Other new chapters cover endocrine changes in malnutrition, malnutrition and mental development, nutrient-drug interactions, and nutritional support of children in intensive care. Chapters that appeared in the First Edition have been completely revised, in many cases by new contributing authors. ... Read more

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Contains material for pediatricians and family care physicians to handout to parents on nutritional concerns and guidelines for children and adolescents. Three-ring binder uses tabs to organize information for easier reference and distribution. Features Spanish/English handouts and special concerns. DNLM: Children Nutrition. ... Read more

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Most indigenous microbes occur in the intestinal tract, and their interactions with the host are largely unknown. Current understanding of host-microbe interactions links early microbial contact to the origin of disease, a theory that has its roots in the hygiene hypothesis. Modern life style appears to deprive the infant of conditions that provide adequate anti-inflammatory or tolerogenic stimuli upon antigen encounter. Thus, maturational signals from the environment and the diet are insufficient to adequately shape the immune system.

This publication deals with the relationship between the gut microbiota as well as altered pattern of early microbial contact and the origin of human disease. New aspects of the original hygiene hypothesis are discussed in relation to disorders spanning from allergy and autoimmunity to obesity.The results presented suggest that all these disorders may be linked to aberrant antigen absorption and immune responses associated with dysfunction of mucosal defense. Researchers, clinicians and students interested in the interaction of the host with indigenous gut bacteria and the consequences for human health will find this publication of utmost interest. ... Read more

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Univ. of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Proceedings of the 51st Nestle Nutrition Workshop, The Control of Food and Fluid Intake in Health and Disease, held in New Delhi, India, from April 7-11, 2002. DNLM: Child Nutrition Disorders--Congresses. ... Read more

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During the last two decades the increase in allergic diseases in children, such as atopic dermatitis and asthma, has been drastic. However, this is not true for the entire world: the incidence of allergies in children has risen only in developed countries. The observation of this socio-geographic discrepancy has led to careful study of the environmental differences that exist between the diverse settings in which children are born and has resulted in the so-called 'hygiene hypothesis': the 'sterility' of modern hospitals and birth places in the developed world might lead to a lack of microbial stimulation required for the development of a balanced mucosal immune response, including expansion of T-helper (Th) cell subsets that can mediate immune responses. Therefore, this workshop was held to consider in depth the environmental factors that influence the changing pattern of worldwide childhood allergy. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge and update for nutritionists. ... Read more

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This volume reviews the latest research on trace elements in nutrition of infants and children and describes the applications of this research in the formulation of infant nutrition products. Noted experts discuss the reasoning used in assessing trace mineral requirements, deficiency, and toxicity and evaluate current claims that ultratrace elements are essential for reproduction and pre- and postnatal development. Other contributors examine the metabolism of trace elements during pregnancy and offer guidelines for assessing trace element requirements in full-term and preterm infants. ... Read more

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This volume provides current information on every aspect of insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, including epidemiology, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathology, immunology, nutrition, genetics, and clinical management. The book explores new methods for identifying children and adolescents genetically at risk of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and reviews advances in defining immune markers for accurate prediction of IDDM. Close attention is given to the problems of diabetic pregnant women and the impact of maternal diabetes on the neonate. Studies presented demonstrate that intensive treatment of IDDM can delay and slow the progression of long-term complications. Noted experts discuss the role of exercise in the management of diabetes mellitus and assess the benefits of pancreas and islet cell transplantation. The book also offers valuable guidelines on patient education. ... Read more