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Cover Page: i Half Title Page: i Title Page Page: i Copyright Page Page: iv Contents Page: v List of figures, tables and case studies Page: vi Contributors Page: ix How to use this book Page: xiii Part I • Foundation Knowledge Page: xiii 1 Food and nutrition basics Page: 1 2 Cultures, beliefs and food habits Page: 50 Part II • The Life Stages Page: 67 3 Preconception Page: 69 4 Conception and pregnancy Page: 79 5 Lactation Page: 97 6 Newborn and infant (0–12 months) Page: 116 7 Toddler and preschooler (1–5 years) Page: 140 8 Child (6–12 years) Page: 155 9 Pre-adolescent and adolescent (13–18 years) Page: 176 10 Young adult (19–25 years) Page: 196 11 Early and middle adult (26–60 years) Page: 211 12 Older adult (61–84 years) Page: 230 13 Later stage older adult (85 years and over) Page: 244 Part III • Regional Perspectives Page: 258 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nutrition and health Page: 259 15 New Zealand and Māori nutrition and health Page: 275 16 Asia-Pacific nutrition and health Page: 289 Part IV • Extension Knowledge Page: 305 17 Sports nutrition Page: 307 18 Poverty, disadvantage and food insecurity Page: 316 19 Mental health Page: 325 20 Migrant health Page: 332 Appendices Page: 340 Appendix 1: Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies Page: 342 Appendix 2: Drug interactions with foods, herbs and nutrients Page: 351 Test your understanding answers Page: 358 Index Page: 359

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Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based, comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods, and diet to achieve optimum health. Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups, athletes and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text, key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions. With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan. 'A comprehensive overview and detailed discussion of food and nutrition topics for all ages and stages of life.' - Robynne Snell, Curtin University
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2015·English
by  Sue Shepherd, Antonia Thodis
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Cover Page: i Half Title Page: i Title Page Page: i Copyright Page Page: iv Contents Page: v List of figures, tables and case studies Page: vi Contributors Page: ix How to use this book Page: xiii Part I • Foundation Knowledge Page: xiii 1 Food and nutrition basics Page: 1 2 Cultures, beliefs and food habits Page: 50 Part II • The Life Stages Page: 67 3 Preconception Page: 69 4 Conception and pregnancy Page: 79 5 Lactation Page: 97 6 Newborn and infant (0–12 months) Page: 116 7 Toddler and preschooler (1–5 years) Page: 140 8 Child (6–12 years) Page: 155 9 Pre-adolescent and adolescent (13–18 years) Page: 176 10 Young adult (19–25 years) Page: 196 11 Early and middle adult (26–60 years) Page: 211 12 Older adult (61–84 years) Page: 230 13 Later stage older adult (85 years and over) Page: 244 Part III • Regional Perspectives Page: 258 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nutrition and health Page: 259 15 New Zealand and Māori nutrition and health Page: 275 16 Asia-Pacific nutrition and health Page: 289 Part IV • Extension Knowledge Page: 305 17 Sports nutrition Page: 307 18 Poverty, disadvantage and food insecurity Page: 316 19 Mental health Page: 325 20 Migrant health Page: 332 Appendices Page: 340 Appendix 1: Clinical signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies Page: 342 Appendix 2: Drug interactions with foods, herbs and nutrients Page: 351 Test your understanding answers Page: 358 Index Page: 359

Description:
Nutritional requirements vary greatly according to age and lifestyle. This evidence-based, comprehensive text is a complete guide to eating habits across age and population groups. It provides the recommendations for intakes of nutrients and foods, and diet to achieve optimum health. Chapters systematically examine the nutritional issues for individuals from preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding through to adulthood and old age. The text features an overview of dietary patterns by age group based on national scientific survey data together with the latest recommendations for optimum nutrition to maintain well-being and address specific health concerns. The final section examines nutrition issues for specific populations including indigenous groups, athletes and the disadvantaged. Throughout the text, key points are illustrated by case studies and the reader's knowledge is tested via quizzes and study questions. With chapters from leading nutrition researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, this is an excellent introduction to nutrition through the lifespan. 'A comprehensive overview and detailed discussion of food and nutrition topics for all ages and stages of life.' - Robynne Snell, Curtin University
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