ADA Pocket Guide to Pediatric Nutrition Assessment

This evidence-based resource is a comprehensive guide for assessing the nutritional status and dietary needs of children and adolescents, from birth through 18 years of age. It provides practical guidance on screening, risk assessment, anthropometry, health history, diet and feeding evaluation, and the assessment of the family environment. The book also details macronutrient and micronutrient requirements, integrating the most recent recommendations from the Expert Committee on the Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage: From birth to 18 years, addressing all stages of childhood and adolescence.
• Evidence-based guidance: Aligns with the latest expert committee recommendations.
• Holistic assessment: Includes anthropometric measures, health and developmental history, dietary and feeding evaluation, and family environment considerations.
• Nutrient requirements: Detailed information on macronutrients and micronutrients for children and adolescents.
• Screening and risk assessment: Practical tools for identifying children at risk for nutritional deficiencies or overweight/obesity.
• Clinical applicability: Useful for pediatricians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in child health.