For anyone with an interest in paediatric dietetics this book is essential as it is easy to use as a reference book to solve any problems that may arise.
It is easy to use and is written by experts in the field. It comprises of 10 sections each on a specific area.
Sections include:
An introduction
Enteral and Parenteral nutrition
Preterm and low birth weight nutrition
Diseases of organ systems such as the Gastro intestinal tract, liver and pancreas
Inborn errors of metabolism
Lipid disorders
Peroxisomal diseases such as Refsum's disease
Childhood cancers
Eating disorders and obesity which provides useful practical information
Other conditions requiring nutritional support and advice and includes burns and failure to thrive
There is a useful appendix of specialist products and the manufacturers who make them.
For anyone dealing with paediatric nutrition and diet this book is a must for the bookshelf.
