Nutrition Guide for Physicians and Related Healthcare Professionals

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Second edition. This is a desktop reference guide on nutrition and its clinical implications for health and disease through the lifecycle. Presented in a user-friendly style, it serves as a valuable resource of practical information for physicians in their daily practice. Dedication; Preface; Series Editor Page; Part 1: Nutrition Across the Lifespan; Part 2: Nutrition in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions; Part 3: Food, the Substances in Food, and Their Effects on Health; Part 4: Diet and Health: A Summary; Part 5: Sources of Nutritional Information; Part 6: Other Selected Topics; Appendices; Conclusions; About the Series Editors; About the Volume Editors; Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Nutrition Across the Lifespan; Chapter 1: Pregnancy: Preparation for the Next Generation; Introduction. Nutrition in the Preconception Period Nutrition During Pregnancy; Weight Gain in Pregnancy; Energy and Macronutrient Needs During Pregnancy; Vitamin and Mineral Needs During Pregnancy; Substances to Limit or Avoid in Pregnancy; Food Safety During Pregnancy; Translating Nutrition Guidelines into Practical Advice About Food; Special Concerns During Pregnancy; Common Complaints; High-Risk Pregnancies; Nutrition for Lactation; Nutrition for the Postpartum Period; Referrals for Services; Summary; References; Suggested Further Reading. Chapter 2: Infants: Transition from Breast to Bottle to Solids What Is the Best Milk for an Infant?; Nutrient Content of Breast Milk and Infant Formula; Bioactivity of Human Milk and Formulas; Health Benefits of Human Milk; Transition to Solid Foods; Summary; References; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 3: Young Children: Preparing for the Future; Introduction; Monitoring Growth; Nutrition Guidance; Energy and Nutrient Needs; Dietary Guidance; Healthy Eating Behaviors; Nutrition Concerns During Childhood; Childhood Obesity; Food Insecurity; Food Allergies and Sensitivities. Iron-Deficiency Anemia Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation; Conclusion; References; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 4: Nutrition in Adolescence; Nutrition, Growth, and Development; Nutrition Behaviors and Their Effects on Nutritional Status; Nutrition Concerns of Athletes; Nutrition Management of Chronic Health Issues; Overweight and Obesity; Hypertension; Hyperlipidemia; Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome; Nutrition Education and Counseling of Teens; Summary; References; Chapter 5: Nutritional Challenges of Girls and Women; Introduction. Specific Nutrient Challenges for Females Dietary Fat; Iron; Folate and Vitamin B12; Calcium; Premenstrual Symptoms, Dysmenorrhea, and Nutrition Associations; Premenstrual Symptoms and Nutrition Associations; Dysmenorrhea and Nutrition Associations; Females, Body Dissatisfaction, and Nutrition; Weight Management in Females; Body Weight and Reproduction; The Female Athlete Triad; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Peri- and Postmenopause; Summary; References; Suggested Further Readings; Chapter 6: Healthy Aging: Nutrition Concepts for Older Adults; Introduction.

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Nutrition Guide for Physicians and Related Healthcare Professionals. (2017). Nutrition Guide for Physicians and Related Healthcare Professionals. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49929-1

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