Download or read book Nutrition in the Infant written by Victor R. Preedy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-01-04 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive account of nutrition in the infant, written by a team of international experts. It is divided into a number of sections (i) assessments, incidence and diagnosis of nutritional disorders; (ii) enteral and parenteral nutrition; (iii) micro- and macro-nutrients; (iv) diet and support in disease; (v) developmental, theoretical and educational aspects; and each chapter is divided into key areas for ease of quick reference. A unique feature of the book is a series of summary tables which identify treatment regimens, formulations, doses and step-by-step practical guidelines.