Nutritional Needs of the Preterm Infant: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines

Nutritional Needs of the Preterm Infant: Scientific Basis and Practical Guidelines
ISBN-10
0683084259
ISBN-13
9780683084252
Category
Medical / General
Pages
321
Language
English
Published
1993
Publisher
Williams & Wilkins
Author
Reginald C. Tsang

Description

Provides a modern international standard of nutritional care for the premature baby. Covers the requirements of individual nutrients for the extremely low-birthweight infant and the post-discharge infant, and states the specific goal of optimal nutrition for each nutrient. Also describes the toxicity and deficiency limits for intake, interactions with other nutrients, and metabolism in specific clinical conditions in the neonate. Contains representative case studies which bring out practical issues in relation to management of nutrient disorders in the neonatal period.

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