Designed as an easy-to-access essential resource for any registered dietitian nutritionist who provides nutrition care to pediatric patients, this updated third edition includes:
- Summary and discussion of validated pediatric malnutrition risk screening tools
- Indicators and criteria for classifying pediatric malnutrition
- Expanded information on anthropometrics and pediatric nutrition–focused physical exam
- Updated and expanded list of specialized growth charts
- Coverage of laboratory tests and procedures
- Predictive equations for estimating energy needs
- Updated charts of age-specific nutrient needs, food group amounts and more
CPEU: 5.0 (valid until 12/31/2025)
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