By
Chris Holden, Head of Specialty, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nutritional Care, Princess Diana's Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Julian MacDonald, Head of Dietetic Services, Dietetic Department, Princess Diana's Childrenis Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Description
There is a growing awareness among nurses and other health professionals that good nutrition is a major determinant of growth development
and long term health in the healthy and sick child. This comprehensive text provides practical, evidence-based information on normal
and special paediatric nutrition. Each chapter provides a sound scientific foundation, pragmatic, balanced guidelines, and identifies
common difficulties and issues.