Therapeutic Pediatric Nutrition

This book covers dietetic management of common as well as uncommon diseases of childhood. Each chapter is complete in itself and delineates in detail, every aspect of therapeutic dietetics, covering physiological background, pathogenesis of factors leading to nutritional disorders, nutritional requirements in the particular disease entity. The scientific basis of the menu planning and development of recipes, to provide the calculated amounts of nutrients in a palatable form are explained. The chapters on diabetes mellitus, kidney disorders, celiac disease and enteral feeing need special mention as examples of sound instructions. Rare disorders like inborn errors of metabolism are also covered. This book is useful guide for all trainers involved in the teaching of nutrition in colleges and other health care institutions.