Bone Health in Children - Steven A. Abrams, Keli M. Hawthorne

Bone Health in Children

Buch | Hardcover
242 Seiten
2012
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4398-4926-2 (ISBN)
218,20 inkl. MwSt
Bone health is one of the most widely discussed topics in pediatric nutrition. Ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is essential, and other factors also play a significant role. Bone Health in Children explores the recent decades of research and public commentary on the subject, debunks popular myths, and clarifies the often confusing and contradictory scientific literature. Presenting practical and theoretical education and advice, the book provides rational and accessible information geared to a wide audience of individuals interested in this critical element of pediatric health.



Highlights include:










The Institute of Medicine process by which Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are developed



Iron, calcium, and vitamin D requirements for infants, children, and pregnant and lactating women



Controversy over high-dose vitamin D supplementation and pregnancy



Detailed explanation of the scientific research process related to human nutrition



The nonbone health aspects of vitamin D and why literature claims about this topic can be misleading



Frequently Asked Questions regarding nutrition with answers in short format






Providing a solid understanding as to how dietary guidelines are developed and evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their underlying data, this volume answers practical questions crucial for choosing diets for children while also delving into the more theoretical aspects of conducting and interpreting medical research.

Steven A. Abrams, M.D., is a Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a board certified pediatrician and a neonatologist. He practices clinical neonatology in Houston, Texas. Keli M. Hawthorne, M.S., R.D., L.D., is a registered dietitian working in nutrition research at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and she is a practicing clinical dietitian at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Why does bone health in children matter, and what are the key players in bone health? How do we identify and quantify dietary requirements? Infants. Toddlers (children younger than 4 years of age). Early school-age children (ages 4 to 8). Adolescents.
Pregnancy and lactation. Children with chronic illnesses. Myths and realities of calcium intake in children: Can’t we just fortify all our foods? Myths and realities of vitamin D intake in children. Beyond bone health: Vitamin D. Putting it all together: Bone health as part of good nutrition for infants and children. Unanswered questions: How do we conduct and publicize good nutritional research? Programming and genetics. Frequently asked questions. Index.

Verlagsort Bosa Roca
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Gewicht 476 g
Themenwelt Medizinische Fachgebiete Chirurgie Unfallchirurgie / Orthopädie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Pädiatrie
Naturwissenschaften Biologie
ISBN-10 1-4398-4926-9 / 1439849269
ISBN-13 978-1-4398-4926-2 / 9781439849262
Zustand Neuware
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