Nutrition in the Childbearing Years is a thorough and upütoüdate review of this extremely important subject,focussing predominantly on nutrition in pregnancy, but including information on nutrition before and after pregnancy.The contents of this exciting new book cover all the major aspects of the subject, including chapters on fertility, preparing the body for pregnancy, endocrinological and physiological changes, nutrient metabolism, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals and pregnancy, diet and pregnancy outcome, weight gain, special needs,and postpartum changes and nutrition. The book also includes a very useful set of appendices covering dietaryrequirements, nutritional composition of key foods, meal plans and weight gain guidelines. Nutrition in the Childbearing Years is essential reading for nutritionists and dietitians and includes much of great interest and use to many other health professionals who work with women in their childbearing years, including midwives, nurses and family practitioners. All libraries in universities and medical schools should have copies of this book on their shelves. Focuses on nutrition in pregnancy, with some reference to nutrition before, and after pregnancy Evidence based, easy to understandand applicable to academic and health practices Core information for health professionals across nutrition, dietetics and medicine
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3305-3
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 336
- Fecha Publicación: 30/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés