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This textbook describes the physiological changes that take place during each stage of human growth, explains the role nutrition plays in human development, and considers problems that can be addressed with nutritional remedies. Two chapters are provided for each of the nine stages, with the first covering normal nutrition topics, and the second tackling nutrition-related conditions and interventions. The second edition features a case study in each chapter and updates the Dietary Reference Intakes. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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One of the most respected nutrition life cycle texts in the higher education market, NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE, Second Edition uses current research to explain the nutritional foundations necessary for the growth, development, and normal functioning of individuals in each stage of the life span. From preconception to the final stages of life, this text covers clinical and nutritional interventions for each part of the life cycle. The text is organized systematically, with clinical nutrition topics following normal nutrition topics. The text maintains a consistent level of pedagogy throughout, highlighting key nutrition concepts, nutritional needs, nutrition and health disease outcomes, model programs, and case studies. Featuring an expert author team, this text benefits from a broad range of normal and clinical nutrition expertise from registered dietitians and researchers.
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