Overview
This book provides a rational basis for understanding how to ensure adequate bone health in children. It discusses the recommended dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D in pediatric health as well as appropriate sources of these nutrients. The text presents information on the maintenance and improvement of bone health in children and adolescents. Chapters cover peak bone mass and prevention of bone loss diseases; bone formation; nutritional needs for calcium and vitamin D based on age; additional key nutrients needed for healthy bones; exercise and management of chronic illnesses; genetics and bone health; and future directions towards targeted dietary recommendations.
Full Product Details
Author: Steven A. Abrams ,
Keli M. Hawthorne
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Weight: 0.476kg
ISBN: 9781439849262
ISBN 10: 1439849269
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 20 March 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""Nutrition and bone health have become important issues in pediatrics. This book, addressed not only to pediatricians, but also to parents and public health workers, is divided into 15 chapters, the title of the first is ""Why does bone health in children matter?"" and the last ""Frequently asked questions"". The in-between reviews nutritional issues by age groups, pregnancy, children without diseases, etc. A practical text."" -Professor Zvi Laron, Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 10, No. 4, July 2013"
Nutrition and bone health have become important issues in pediatrics. This book, addressed not only to pediatricians, but also to parents and public health workers, is divided into 15 chapters, the title of the first is Why does bone health in children matter? and the last Frequently asked questions . The in-between reviews nutritional issues by age groups, pregnancy, children without diseases, etc. A practical text. -Professor Zvi Laron, Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 10, No. 4, July 2013
Nutrition and bone health have become important issues in pediatrics. This book, addressed not only to pediatricians, but also to parents and public health workers, is divided into 15 chapters, the title of the first is Why does bone health in children matter? and the last Frequently asked questions . The in-between reviews nutritional issues by age groups, pregnancy, children without diseases, etc. A practical text. -Professor Zvi Laron, Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 10, No. 4, July 2013
Author Information
Steven A. Abrams is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Keli M. Hawthorne is a Senior Registered Dietitian at the Baylor College of Medicine and USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center in Houston, Texas.
