Infant and Child Nutrition Worldwide
Author | : Frank Falkner |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1991-10-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0849388147 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780849388149 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book Infant and Child Nutrition Worldwide written by Frank Falkner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1991-10-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a contemporary and historical overview of infant nutrition in Europe, North America, and the Third World. It emphasizes the important role that good nutrition, appropriate health care, and a caring environment play in promoting healthy physical and social growth in children. Issues covered include breast feeding, maternal undernutrition and reproductive performance, weaning, and the social and pyschological factors of breast feeding. The book will serve as an excellent guide for nutritionists, pediatricians, health professionals and others involved in child welfare worldwide.