Feeding from Toddlers to Adolescence

This volume presents authoritative recommendations for improving the nutrition of preschool and school-age children and adolescents. Leading international experts examine the nutritional needs of children and adolescents and assess the nutritional impact of eating habits and lifestyles that are common in these age groups, particularly in industrialized and transitional societies.The book reviews the latest findings on the physiological roles of various nutrients and the importance of childhood nutrition in preventing health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.Feeding from Toddlers to Adolescence is an essential resource for pediatricians and for dietitians who plan meals for children. It offers sound and practical guidelines for assessing the adequacy of children's and adolescents' diets and implementing appropriate modifications.