Infant Nutrition and Feeding

R. Mauricio Barría (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

268 Seiten

2024
IntechOpen (Verlag)
978-1-83768-553-0 (ISBN)

Infos

The field of infant nutrition and feeding has been a long-standing and permanent concern within the field of child health, given the crucial role it plays in the current and future health and development of individuals. Although optimal feeding practices are recognized to achieve greater well-being, growth, and child health, differences and gaps still persist. This book covers a variety of crucial topics related to infant nutrition and feeding, which have been grouped into four sections. The book comprises 16 chapters that address pertinent issues on infant feeding. It places a strong emphasis on the process of breastfeeding and human milk intake, while also acknowledging the challenges and necessity for coverage in the case of infant formula intake. Additionally, it provides an overview of feeding patterns and interventions to enhance nutritional outcomes in young children. The book aims to contribute to the clinical work of health professionals tasked with addressing the infant nutrition and feeding needs of children in various settings and circumstances.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2024
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 178 x 254 mm
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• ISBN-10: 1-83768-553-3 / 1837685533
• ISBN-13: 978-1-83768-553-0 / 9781837685530
• Zustand: Neuware