Life Cycle Nutrition

Conception Through Adolescence

• Author(s): Linda K. DeBruyne, Sharon Rady Rolfes,
• Publisher: West Publishing Company
• Pages: 402
• ISBN_10: 0314469710
  ISBN_13: 9780314469717
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets , Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Nutrition , Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth ,

Description:... Abstract: The influence of nutrition throughout the human life cycle is the topic of this nutrition textbook. Beginning with conception, the role of nutrition on human growth and development through adolescence is examined. Topics include: prepregnant nutr ition's effects on pregnancy; conception and implantation; nutrition during pregnancy; weight gain and infant birthweight; breastfeeding and formula feeding; lactation; nutrient needs of the infant; nutrition care of sick infants; signs of malnutrition; feeding children; prevention of obesity; prevention of dental caries; adolescence; teenage pregnancy; eating disorders; and fitness for teens.