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As widely spread health problems related to over- and undernutrition have grown now-a-days to an epidemic extent and even prevail over infectious diseases, a better knowledge of the metabolic basis of clinical nutrition has become essential. The extremes of the nutritional spectrum, undernutrition and obesity, are no longer considered as isolated opposites with different effects on separate risk groups, but paradoxically prove to be interacting in a setting of rapidly changing lifestyles, as is presently the case worldwide. Recurring issues such as insulin resistance, changes in intermediary metabolism, fluid and electrolyte physiology, genetic and non-genetic inheritance are highlighted, as well as the biological linkage between maternal undernutrition and the development of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease in later life. The problems at stake present a new and enormous challenge for future healthcare policies and, therefore, are better tackled today. ... Read more

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When developing a new product, many obstacles have to be overcome from the idea to the shelf: know-how from different subject areas is called for to create a product that is not only technically feasible, but also complies with regulations and meets consumer needs and preferences. This book addresses and tries to identify forces that potentially drive innovation in pediatric nutrition, an endeavor which surpasses research, clinical and academic thinking. The likelihood of translating innovative research concepts into practical applications depends on a large number of factors; Clinical studies, adherence to regulatory standards and environments of various countries, policy and politics on child health and nutrition, marketing issues, economic considerations as well as the state of food technology all determine whether and how a product can be brought to the market. Expectations and response of both consumers and health care professionals are likewise of very high importance. Due to its broad scope, this publication is of interest to everyone involved in one way or another in the development and launch of new products for pediatric nutrition. ... Read more

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In this volume, leading international pediatric educators present a critical analysis of current pediatric education. The contributors identify training objectives for general practitioners, specialists, and subspecialists in the industrialized and developing world, pinpoint the deficiencies in present training systems, and propose solutions to the chief difficulties. Emphasis is placed on adapting medical curricula to the differing needs of industrialized and developing countries. For instance, while genetic counseling and management of fetal anomalies are major areas of practice in industrialized countries, infectious diseases such as cholera are of higher priority in developing countries. And while industrialized countries must focus on training subspecialists to use sophisticated technologies, developing countries must train health officers to give advice on diet, vaccinations, and hygiene and manage diseases using affordable diagnostic and therapeutic methods. ... Read more

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There is no longer any doubt that the inherited genetic constitution of the individual has a large influence on the entire life cycle, from human fetal development and pre- and postnatal growth to subsequent health status. However, growing evidence suggests that this predisposition is not rigid, but that early genetic imprinting, caused by exposure to a diverse spectrum of nutrients, macromolecules, microbial agents and other cellular or soluble components present in the external environment, is also of importance. According to this concept of the developmental origins of adult diseases, intrauterine and early life events play an important role in the etiology of human diseases: there seems to exist a critical >window of opportunity' in the human infant before and during pregnancy, and up to 24 months of age. Altered exposure to different environmental agents during this critical period may determine the nature of responses in the perinatal period, and the expression of specific disease states in later life. The papers presented in this publication thus focus on the impact of perinatal growth, nutrition, environmental microflora, and host immune responses on the outcome of health and disease in later life. ... Read more

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Adequate nutrition is especially important during infancy and childhood, where even short periods of malnutrition have long-lasting effects on growth, development and health in adult life. There are several high-risk scenarios for the development of malnutrition, which are the focus of the current publication: Atopic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and preterm delivery. For the pediatric allergist, it is important to understand the mechanisms regulating IgE responses to food proteins since they may also be the earliest markers for the atopic march. As breastfeeding seems to have only limited effects regarding the atopic march, other measures to modulate infantile immune responses have to be taken, including the use of hypoallergenic formulae or the addition of probiotics or prebiotics to infant formulae. The second part of this book highlights the functional properties of nutrition with regard to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the ensuing chronic alterations of gastrointestinal function.Topics addressed include the molecular basis of some diseases, main causes of and nutritional measures in chronic enteropathy, including the role of parenteral and enteral nutrition, stressed mucosa and the role of nutrition in cholestatic liver disease. Nowadays, smaller and more immature infants are surviving - but the smaller the infant, the greater the accrued deficit as nutritional needs change with advancing maturity, and one formulation may not meet all requirements. Furthermore, there are no sensitive, accurate and precise measures of nutritional outcome. The net effect of these uncertainties is that all very-low-birth-weight infants are growth retarded at hospital discharge. Strategies for improving growth in these high-risk infants are at the center of the last part of this publication. ... Read more

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Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine provides clinicians a tool to understand the current evidence for the role of probiotics in various pediatric disorders related to the gastrointestinal as well as the extra-intestinal tract. This book provides evidence-based up-to-date information from world experts in their fields to help clinicians make decisions regarding the use of probiotics. A list of resources, web sites, and references relevant to probiotics can be found in the appendix. Currently, the market for probiotics continues to rely heavily on health claims made by manufacturers and retailers. Clinicians have the sole responsibility to understand the various strains and preparations commercially available and to advise patients accordingly. Probiotics in Pediatric Medicine is an indispensable tool and a critical resource for health professionals that will aid in enhancing their ability to make the appropriate decisions regarding the use of probiotics.

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Fourth in a series of textbooks on paediatric disease, based on the ASPEN Seminars on Paediatric Disease this book deals with the diagnosis and treatment of children with gastrointestinal disorders with discussion of new drugs and newly discovered pathogens. It gives in-depth presentations of current medical challenges including clinical research, diagnoses and treatment and will be useful to paediatricians, surgeons, pathologists and gastroenterologists. It begins with a discussion of basic research addressing physiologic effects of malnutrition on the gastrointestinal tract and the role of speci fic nutrients in the regulation of gastrointestinal growth as the basis for development of clinical management of the short bowel syndrome. Specific causes of mucosal injury or dysfunction are addressed with in-depth discussion of celiac disease, gastrointestinal manifestations of good protein sensitivity, pseudo-obstruction syndromes and oesophagial dimotility disorders. This is followed by a discussion of the histology of reflux oesophagitis and issues of management including newly developed drugs for pharmacologic management of gastrointestinal disorders.The newly described pathogen "Campylobactor pylori" is placed in the perspective of the paediatric population. The next section deals with diarrhoea and malabsorption with specific discussions of the protracted diarrhoea syndrome, newly discovered intestinal pathogens and mechanisms and histology of mucosal injury followed by a discussion of oral rehydration therapy for acute gastroenteritis. The next section focuses on inflammatory bowel disease with a discussion of recent advances in drug therapy, inflammatory bowel disease as well as a state of the art discussion of the potential role of cyclosporine in gastrointestinal disorders. Primary sclerosing cholangitis which can be associated with multiple inflammatory disorders in the paediatric age population is discussed specifically in the context of inflammatory bowel disease. Growth failure and inflammatory bowel disease is also discussed as well as radiologic evaluation of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.The final section deals with nutrition and pancreatic function with in-depth discussion of the assessment of pancreatic function and issues related to cystic fibrosis, including the physiology of pancreatic insufficiency and specific nutritional issues. The final chapter discusses eating disorders in adolescents. It is the hope of editors and of all the authors that this text will be of help to clinicians and investigators who are interested in the investigation and management of children with various gastrointestinal diseases. ... Read more

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The aim of this volume is to continue to increase understanding of the epidemiology and nutritional rehabilitation of diarrheal disease. A major pediatric problem worldwide, diarrheal disease causes immense suffering and millions of deaths each year. Children with gastrointestinal infection are particularly affected nutritionally due to the closer interactions between nutrition and infection. Based on a workshop held in Pakistan, this book presents the discussion and insight of renowned experts -- including clinicians, epidemiologists, medical researchers, and laboratory-based investigators -- from ten countries and five continents. Coverage includes epidemiology, transmission, etiology and pathogenesis of diarrheal disease, as well as its nutritional dimensions, management, complications and preventions, and the latest developments in vaccination against infectious diarrhea. The importance of anorexia, vomiting, and intestinal losses of fluids, nutrients and energy is emphasized. Special focus is placed on: persistent diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections in children with AIDS; inflammatory bowel disease and the other causes of prolonged diarrhea. This text also covers the host-defense mechanisms, preventive aspects, and the role of the immunological and other factors in breast milk that prevent diarrhea in infants. ... Read more

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This volume reviews recent findings on protein metabolism during infancy and presents authoritative recommendations on optimal protein intake for infants. Close attention is given to the protein requirements of low-birthweight, very-low-birthweight, and small-for-gestational-age infants and to the essential amino acid requirements of infants with inborn errors of metabolism. The protein needs of healthy full-term infants, both during the first four months and during weaning, are also examined. Other chapters focus on the quality of protein in human milk and in formulas; the digestibility and absorption of protein in infants; the role of essential and nonessential amino acids in neonatal nutrition; the significance of nucleic acids, nucleotides, and related compounds; and the role of tumor necrosis factor in protein metabolism. ... Read more

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With the rising rate of childhood obesity, there is a critical need for a "how-to" book for pediatric primary care providers that addresses the behavioral aspects of nutrition-related disorders. This practical, user-friendly resource will provide health care professionals with evidence-based guidance on obesity prevention, intervention, and treatment. ... Read more

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This book provides in-depth coverage of major clinical nutrition problems in pediatrics, and highlights the importance of nutrition in the care of complex gastrointestinal complications. It includes detailed information on the diagnosis and management of major gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders. The comprehensive appendices provide the latest information on infant formulas and supplements, updated to July 2002, together with US and UK nutrition guidelines - providing an essential reference source for all those involved in pediatric nutrition. Unlike many clinical nutrition textbooks of this magnitude this book is written entirely by three authors, affording a continuity of style and content. Their complementary expertise provides an authoritative volume that will be of immense practical value to those involved in this field of clinical practice. ... Read more

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Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th edition covers the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children in one comprehensive volume, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children?s health conditions and the promotion of children?s well-being. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences and the critical importance of health, safety and nutrition education continue to be stressed. This time-proven book is written in a clear, concise and thought-provoking manner and is loaded with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without! ... Read more

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This book was required for my college class and it was an okay book- it has a lot of typos with simple words that can be easily noticed and edited which was annoying. Some of the information are outdated and irrelevant with such nonsenses. It was published 5 years ago so it made sense why this book is rather outdated... Last of all, this book offers some pros like valuable first aid information for CPR and Helmich, safety and nutrition for infants to preschoolers. I'm giving this book 3 stars.

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On the basis of a comprehensive literature review and analysis, "Nutrition During Lactation" points out specific directions for needed research in understanding the relationship between the nutrition of healthy mothers and the outcomes of lactation. Of widest interest are the committee's clear-cut recommendations for mothers and health care providers. The volume presents data on who among U.S. mothers is breastfeeding, a critical evaluation of methods for assessing the nutritional status of lactating women, and an analysis of how to relate the mother's nutrition to the volume and composition of the milk. Available data on the links between a mother's nutrition and the nutrition and growth of her infant and current information on the risk of transmission through breastfeeding of allergic diseases, environmental toxins, and certain viruses (including the HIV virus) are included. "Nutrition During Lactation" also studies the effects of maternal cigarette smoking, drug use, and alcohol consumption. ... Read more

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This extraordinary reference describes the scientific basis, summarizes the existing evidence that functional food for skin really works, and addresses the key questions asked by dermatologists and patients when it comes to practical aspects of nutrition based strategies in clinical and cosmetical dermatology. It is believed that this helpful guide will become the golden standard, the ‘bible’ for this given topic, which will be used by dermatologists, industry people and interested patients. ... Read more

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Pediatric Weight Management and Obesity
This is a great book full of basic and useful information. I will be using it to help design my pediatric obesity program. ... Read more

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Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, text provides specific guidelines for the preparation, storage, and bedside handling of infant formula, as well as breastmilk, in healthcare facilities. Discusses the layout of an efficient feeding preparation room, official guidelines, staffing, and more. Softcover. DNLM: Food Service, Hospital--standards. ... Read more

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In this volume, pediatricians, nutritionists, and gastroenterologists assess nutritional recommendations for six to twelve month old infants, address non-nutritional issues that must be considered in feeding these infants, and discuss the long-term effects of diet during infancy. The contributors define the older infants's energy, protein, iron, mineral, vitamin and electrolyte requirements, evaluate the adequacy of formulas, supplements and weaning foods, and indicate which dietary practices warrant further investigation. Attention is given to the older infant's capacity to digest, absorb and utilize foods, as well as to the weaning process, the prevention of dental caries, the immune response to dietary antigens the effect of diet on the intestinal flora, and the relationship of early diet to subsequent brain development, hypertension, atherosclerosis and obesity. ... Read more