Perinatal Nutrition describes the role of nutrition in newborn growth and development, the reduction of health risks, and the prevention of morbidity in the neonatal period and infancy. This important reference presents valuable nutritional strategies for the care of perinatal p…
"Striving to improve pregnancy outcomes and deliver appropriate nutritional care during the neonatal period and infancy, this reference describes the role of nutrition in the optimization of newborn growth and development, the reduction of health risks, and the prevention of mor…
In this book, a selected group of international experts review nutritional practices and feeding behaviors in infancy and early childhood. They present the latest knowledge on feeding practices during the period considered and their effect on growth, development, and immediate a…
This volume will explore the epidemiology and the basic mechanisms of each of these prenatal phenomena, in an attempt to explain the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. This information will contribute to resolving the nature-nurture controversy.…
This volume will explore the epidemiology and the basic mechanisms of each of these prenatal phenomena, in an attempt to explain the role of the prenatal environment in promoting postnatal weight gain. This information will contribute to resolving the nature-nurture controversy.…
The reproductive cycle in women is complex and can be considered to begin with epigenetic programming and ending with menopause. Intervening steps involve a variety of processes, including the cellular development of the sex organs, menarche, episodic endocrine cycles, menstruat…
100 recipes to keep moms-to-be on the road to proper prenatal nutrition. Get the lowdown on what to eat, what not to eat, and why. Also discusses diets for special cases, like vegetarians and those with food allergies. Address your unique nutritional needs-- as well as those of …
100 recipes to keep moms-to-be on the road to proper prenatal nutrition. Get the lowdown on what to eat, what not to eat, and why. Also discusses diets for special cases, like vegetarians and those with food allergies. Address your unique nutritional needs-- as well as those of …
Offers advice, insight, and tips for moms and dads, discussing pregnancy and birthing practices, prenatal screenings, postpartum birth control, and nutrition.
Ready to eat well for two? This book covers it all through those nine months of baby-making and beyond: the latest facts on superfoods, food trends, food safety. Foods to chow down on, foods (and drinks) to limit, and those to cut out altogether. Realistic, body-positive advice …